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Freedom to Compete

A swimmer, wearing a black swim cap and blue goggles, is performing the butterfly stroke in a pool.

Equality through Sports

Our recent history has demonstrated that sports present opportunities to advance awareness, understanding, acceptance, and equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

When done right, sports can also provide a place of connection and belonging.

Navigate WorldPride Your Way, On The Go! Download the Pride365 App.

The app provides a personalized resource for discovering and participating in official WorldPride LGBTQ+ events, businesses, and gatherings in the Washington, DC area, ensuring users stay connected and engaged with their community during this celebration and year-round. By featuring only verified WorldPride activities, the app helps participants navigate the event safely and confidently.

Pride Ride

May 27

DC United WorldPride Night

May 28

Rugby players engage in a scrum, with teams in red and yellow striped jerseys on the left and green jerseys on the right. The players are locked in formation on a grassy field during a match.

Capital Cup Sports Festival

May 30 – June 4

World Pride Veteran Field Day

May 31

Atlantic Stampede Country Dance Celebration

Atlantic Stampede Dance Celebration

June 4–6

Night OUT at the Washington Nationals

June 5

Thomas Hitzlsperger in black and white, Text: Tests of Courage with a blue banner

Soccer Player Thomas Hitzlsperger: Tests of Courage- Mutproben

June 6

WorldPride Night at DC United

June 7

A group of people on a dragon boat

QTAPI at DC Dragon Boat Festival

June 14

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