May 17 – June 8, 2025
2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for Washington, DC to host WorldPride 2025 and share this momentous and exciting milestone with our international community.
WorldPride is occurring at a crucial time, bringing together voices from around the world to support the LGBTQ+ community’s ongoing fight for equality, visibility, and justice. We encourage everyone in our global community to participate in this historic moment. By showing up and supporting Pride events globally, the LGBTQ+ community will be visible, vigilant, and heard.
Be a part of The Fabric of Freedom, May 17-June 8, 2025, in Washington, DC!
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THE FABRIC OF FREEDOM
Throughout history, people have used fabrics as expressive symbols, to communicate identities, and as forms of resistance. While the LGBTQ+ community faces growing challenges both in the United States and worldwide from those seeking to divide rather than unite, it’s the fabric of our community — through our rich cultures, diverse identities, and backgrounds — that will guide us forward towards a better future.
Breaking News
Like Shakira’s fans and our friends and family who have traveled from around the world to join us in DC this weekend, we are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation of both this week’s concert in Boston and tomorrow’s concert at Nationals Park.
But WorldPride will absolutely continue as planned! This weekend remains packed with programming for the entire community.
Marquee Events
Featured Partner Events
Program Pillars
Arts + Culture
As home to one of the first gay rights organizations in the world, Washington, DC has long been central to LGBTQ+ arts, culture, intelligentsia, and civil rights.
Celebration
At its core, Pride celebrations are a form of protest. Join us for an array of festivities and discover why Washington, DC is one of the most celebrated LGBTQ+ centers in the world.
Human Rights
With 36 national and international LGBTQ+ organizations headquartered in our city and neighboring jurisdictions, we have a unique opportunity to not only foster important dialogue, but inspire real action throughout the world.
Nightlife + Entertainment
WorldPride 2025 will feature vibrant parties, live performances, and cultural events, with top DJs, drag shows, and plenty of LGBTQ+ friendly bars and night clubs.
Sports
Our recent history has demonstrated that sports present opportunities to advance awareness, understanding, acceptance, and equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
50th Anniversary
The 50th Anniversary of will celebrate five decades of advocacy, visibility, and unity for the LGBTQ+ community in Washington, D.C. This milestone will honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.
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