Host a Partner Event

Be a Part of the Celebration!

The Capital Pride Alliance is partnering with organizations, businesses, and promoters (PARTNERS) to assist in creating a “Pride” experience full of diverse LGBTQ+ events and activities for WorldPride, Washington, DC 2025. A “Partner Event” is an event, activity, or program (EVENT) sanctioned by the Capital Pride Alliance as part of the official calendar for WorldPride DC 2025.

Guidelines:

PARTNER assumes all responsibility, financial costs, and liability for the planning, production and implementation of the EVENT.
The PARTNER must support the Capital Pride Alliance mission, and the EVENT must enhance the overall WorldPride experience.
The EVENT must provide a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.

Important to Note:

The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.
CPA was awarded the WorldPride license from InterPride through June 2025. It will then be passed to Amsterdam Pride.
Only CPA and sanctioned partner events will be permitted to promote their events as part of WorldPride.
Events promoting themselves as a part of WorldPride without a partnership agreement will be subject to legal action.

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Partner Event Packages

Expected Attendance: 3 Million+ From Across the Nation and the World.

Event Types

Event Type A: Free EVENT
Event Type B: Ticketed EVENT

Basic Listing – A: $100 | B: $250

Event Calendar Listing: Text listing on the official WorldPrideDC event calendar (website and mobile app).

Standard Listing – A: $500 | B: $1000

Event Calendar Listing: Full listing with event image on the official WorldPrideDC event calendar (website and mobile app).
Partner Event Logo: Use of the official WorldPrideDC partner logo on marketing materials.
Social Media Promotion: One (1) mutually agreed upon scheduled social media (Instagram, Facebook, and X) post and story promoting the event.
Newsletter: Text listing in one (1) select e-newsletter.

Featured Listing – A: 2500 | B: $5000

Featured Event Calendar Listing: Full listing with event image on the official WorldPrideDC event calendar (website and mobile app).
Partner Event Logo: Use of the official WorldPrideDC partner logo on marketing materials.
Enhanced Social Media Promotion: Two (2) mutually agreed upon scheduled social media (Instagram, Facebook, and X) post and story promoting the event.
Newsletter: Full listing with event image in one (1) select e-newsletter.
Dedicated Email Blast: One (1) dedicated email blasts to Capital Pride/WorldPride’s mailing list of over 35,000 recipients.
WorldPride Ticket Site: Event included on WorldPride’s official ticket site with option to use WorldPride’s ticket platform or redirect to event hosted ticket platform.
Partner Recognition: Organization logo included on website as a WorldPride supporter.
WorldPride Homepage: Featured in rotating web banner.

Custom Partnership Packages

Organizer looking for assistance in producing event.
Organizer or venue with a separate sponsorship agreement.
Organizer looking to negotiate benefits and fee.
Events with a capacity over 2,000: A CPA staff member will contact you to craft a custom package.

*For social media posts and stories, event organizer must provide finished artwork for approval.

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.

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