WorldPride 2025

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Capital Pride in Washington D.C.! Celebrate this incredible milestone with exciting events happening in D.C. and the capital region May 17 – June 8, 2025!

All United in Pride

All United in Pride means we stand with you — because unity in love, strength, and pride is at the heart of our community. Our neighborhoods, restaurants, hotels, retailers, and community All Unite in Pride. Here, we don’t just offer an inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community — we create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their full, authentic selves. Whether you're exploring, connecting, or visiting, you’ll find a place to belong here. You can find it all in Arlington, where we are all in on you.

Official WorldPride Events

Be part of the historic celebrations as the nation’s capital is adorned with Pride! Attend various events throughout the capital region designed to uplift, strengthen and unite the international LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.

Planning your trip? Discover some key event highlights below as well as some information on where to stay, eat and play in Arlington while visiting for WorldPride 2025!

Welcome Ceremony + Concert

Saturday, May 31

Global superstar Shakira will bring her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, produced by LiveNation, to Washington, DC as the official headliner for WorldPride DC 2025’s Welcome Concert on Saturday, May…

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Choral Festival

Friday, May 23 – Sunday, June 8

Each day of the World Pride Festival the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) will present a 45-minute pop-up choral performance that include ensembles of GMCW (Potomac Fever, Rock Creek Singers…

Capital Cup Sports Festival

Friday, May 30 – Wednesday, June 4

Washington, DC boasts one of the most extensive local networks of LGBTQ+ sports teams and leagues in the world. In partnership with Team DC, each of these leagues—along with their athletes, administrators…

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WorldPride Human Rights Conference

Wednesday, June 4 – Friday, June 6

The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) is partnering with leading organizations in the field of Human Rights for the International WorldPride Human Rights Conference. By focusing on inclusion, diversity, and accessibility, WorldPride Washington…

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Capital Pride Honors

Thursday, June 5

Every year, the Capital Pride Alliance acknowledges outstanding individuals, leaders, and activists in the National Capital Region who have furthered causes important to the LGBTQ+ community. In recognition of WorldPride DC 2025…

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Full Bloom

Friday Night, June 6

Join the East Coast’s most iconic queer collectives and performers for World Pride’s premiere LGBTQ+ nightlife event showcasing the best in music, dance, and taste.

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Music Festival: Global Dance Party

Friday, June 6 – Saturday, June 7

This unique 2-day music festival spans 3 STAGES with diverse mind-blowing talent, cutting-edge art and immersive experiences like no other.

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Fabric of Freedom

Saturday Night, June 7

Experience the Fabric of Freedom at the OFFICIAL SATURDAY MAIN EVENT of World Pride 2025! Unite with thousands of LGBTQ+ partygoers in the nation’s capital for the largest nighttime Pride event in…

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WorldPride Parade

Saturday, June 7

The iconic Capital Pride Parade will transform into the iconic WorldPride Parade, emblematic of the historic Pride movement, on Saturday, June 7.

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WorldPride Street Festival

Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8

The free WorldPride Street Festival and Concert will extend to two electrifying days during the celebration weekend. It will take place on America’s Mainstreet, historic Pennsylvania Avenue. The Festival will feature hundreds…

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International March on Washington + Rally

June 8, 2025

The Rally will take place at the iconic steps of the Lincoln Memorial and will culminate with a march towards the US Capitol Building, ending with a global celebration at the WorldPride…

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Post-Parade + Closing Concerts

Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8

The FREE WorldPride Street Festival + Concert will extend to two electrifying days during the celebration weekend. The Festival will feature hundreds of vibrant exhibitors, skilled artisans, delicious food, and beverage gardens…

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