WorldPride Parade and
Street Festival Registration

Registration is Open!

We welcome you to participate in the National Capital Region’s largest celebration. The annual Capital Pride (WorldPride) Parade will take place on June 7, 2025 and the Capital Pride (WorldPride) Street Festival on June 7 – 8, 2025.

The Capital Pride Alliance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 90% of your registration fee is tax deductible in the United States.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (202) 719-5304, or send us a message.

*Please note that the Food Vendor application will be available in December 2024 and is subject to approval.*

Registration Instructions

Following are the steps to complete registration.

  1. Login or create a new Pride365 account.
    Notes:

    • If you have previously registered, donated, or volunteered, use the same email when creating a new account.
    • You will receive an email with a verification code needed to verify your account.
  2. Update/Create your personal Pride365 profile.
  3. Select “Start New Registration.”
  4. Update/Create your organization’s profile.
    Notes:

    • If you are associated with an existing organization in our database, you will have the option to select one of them to register, you can search and select a different organization, or you can add a new organization.
  5. Begin providing the registration information requested for the Parade and/or Festival.
    Notes:

    • Your tier is automatically selected based on the organization information you provided.
  6. Process Payment

Parade and Street Festival Orientation

Participants are required to attend a mandatory exhibitor and vendor orientation. Multiple orientations will be scheduled to accommodate local and visiting participating organizations. Stay tuned.

Rates

In order to provide equitable opportunities for organizations to participate in the WorldPride Celebration, we are happy to offer the following tiers based on organization size and income.

Important Dates

  • November 2024: Register early for the best possible rate.
  • December 2024: Food vendor applications available.
  • January 1: 10% fee increase.
  • February 1: 15% fee increase.
  • March 1: 20% fee increase
  • March 31: Registration ends.
Parade Contingent Base Rates
Tier 1: $500
Tier 2: $850
Tier 3: $1200
Tier 4: A representative will contact you.
Your base contingent fee includes a choice of one (1) of the following below:
  • Marching Only: Up to 100 participants
  • Car/Pickup: One (1) vehicle and up to 75 participants
  • Float: One (1) Float and up to 50 participants
  • Motorcycles: Up to 5 motorcycles. Only participants riding on the motorcycles or in a sidecar are allowed.
Festival Exhibitor Base Rates (Two Days)
Tier 1: $900
Tier 2: $1500
Tier 3: $2200
Tier 4: A representative will contact you.

Your base exhibitor fee includes all of the following below:

  • A tented 10’x10′ space with one side accessible to the public
  • One (1) table and
  • Two (2) chairs
  • Exhibiting Hours: 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm
Festival Food Vendor Rates (Two Days)
Gallery Food Booth: $7,950
Gallery Food Truck/Cart: $3,650
Monument Food Booth: $6,500
Monument Food Truck/Cart: $3,250
Premium Food Booth Upgrade is an additional $2,500

Food Vendor Applications!

Your base food vending space includes the following below, based on vending type:

  • Standard Food Booth: A 10′ x 20′ space for one-day.
  • Food Truck/Cart: A single space to accommodate your truck/cart.
  • Vending Hours: (Subject to change for 2025 with two (2) Festival.
    • Senate: 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm
    • Monument: 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm

*Please note that the Food Vendor application is subject to approval. Applications will be available December 2024.

Tier Eligibility

Registration Tier:

Tier 1

Tier 2 Tier 3

Tier 4

Gross Annual Budget:

Less than

$1Million

Less than

$3 Million

Less than

$5 Million

Greater than $5 Million

Organization Type:
Educational Institution
Franchise
Government Agency
National Corporation/ERG (Non-profit/For-profit)
Includes local/regional branches that are part of larger/national companies or organizations
Nonprofit/Student Group
Political (Persons/Campaigns)
Artisan
Small Business (For-profit)

Participation Guidelines

Capital Pride strives to create spaces where all members of our community can celebrate together regardless of differences or disagreements. Groups designated as hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center will not be permitted to sponsor or participate.

Donations will generally be accepted from individuals, partnerships, corporations, foundations, government agencies, or other entities. Sponsors will demonstrate a commitment to the LGBTQ+ community through tangible measures such as strong or continually improving Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index scores. The Board reserves the right to make decisions on individual sponsors based on their mission and actions, as well as feedback from our community.

Additional Information

Parade and Festival Registration Terms & Conditions

Certificate of Insurance (COI)

To comply with city requirements, all registered organizations must provide a copy of their COI, naming the Capital Pride Alliance, Inc. as an additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000 for the date/s of your participation (June 8, 2024 and/or June 9, 2024). The COI must be uploaded in a PDF format on the registration application. Should you not have a copy of your COI available when registering, you may submit your registration, but must provide the COI within 30 days after submission or your registration application will be cancelled. For insurance purposes: 

Capital Pride Alliance, Inc.
2000 14th Street NW STE 105
Washington, D.C. 20009
Pride Parade, June 7, 2025, and/or Pride Festival, June 7-8, 2025 

If your organization already has insurance, you should be able to simply ask your insurance agent to prepare the necessary documentation. 

If you do not have this coverage in place, we are making arrangements for all of our Festival exhibitors to acquire this coverage at significant savings by purchasing as part of a group. Please note that this option is not available to Parade participants. This coverage will be made available in January 2025. A link will be provided with a short questionnaire and the ability to process your insurance payment online. You will then be able to upload your virtual COI to your registration for approval. 

*For the Parade, groups that are marching only, do not need to provide a COI. An online liability and waiver form will be provided after June 1 to the group’s primary contact, to have the individuals marching with them sign. 

Grants Opportunities

Through the support of our advocates, partners, participants, and individual donors, we are fortunate, through our Pride365 Fund, to be able to offer two opportunities to assist organizations with a financial need.

Grant applications will be available soon. 

Participation Grants

Through the support of our advocates, partners, participants, and individual donors, we are fortunate, through our Pride365 Fund, to be able to offer two opportunities to assist organizations with a financial need.

Organizations with financial need, can apply for one-time financial assistance, through our Pride 365 Fund. This grant is only open to first-time Parade or Festival participants. To apply, please click the link below. Note that an active Pride 365 Community account is required to register for the Parade and/or Festival, and to apply for a grant. Once logged in, click “Parade and Festival Registration”. To apply for a grant, click “Apply for a Grant”. 

Volunteer Grants

Become an Alliance volunteer partner to assist in the success and impact of the annual Capital Pride Celebration. To qualify, your organization must be able to supply a minimum of ten (10) volunteers, for a minimum 4-6 hour shift, during Pride Celebration week. Your volunteer support will provide you the opportunity to raise funds for your organization or the Pride365 Fund, promote your organization to the hundreds of thousands of attendees, and can support your participation in the Capital Pride Parade and/or Pride Festival.

To apply, please click the link below. Note that an active Pride 365 Community account is required to register for the Parade and/or Festival, and to apply for a grant. Once logged in, click “Parade and Festival Registration”. To apply for a grant, click “Apply for a Grant”. 

Parade FAQs

  1. When is the parade?
    Saturday, June 7, 2025.
     
  2. Where is the parade?
    The Parade is anticipated to begin at 14
    th and T Streets NW and end at Pennsylvania Avenue and 9th Streets NW. Please note that the route is subject to change.  
  3. What time does the parade start?
    1:00PM.
     
  4. When does the parade end?
    The Parade is anticipated to end by 8:00PM. Most contingents may be on the route for UP TO 2 hours. The pace of the Parade regulates this. 
  5. What time do I show up?
    Staging assignments will be provided in June 2025.
     
  6. Do I need to have a pass to enter the staging area?
    Yes! Your pass will be sent to the email used for your registration 1 week prior to the event. The pass may be used by the onsite contact for your contingent.
     
  7. How many people can I have in my contingent?
    You may have up to 100 people for a marching contingent, 75 people if bringing a car/truck, or 50 people if bringing a float. You may have up to 5 motorcycles in your contingent. 
     
  8. How vehicles/floats can I have in my group?
    You may have one (1) float/vehicle per registration. Additional vehicles/floats may be added for an additional fee.
     
  9. How much for extra people/vehicles/floats?
    $5 per person, $35, per motorcycle, Tier 1 $200 per vehicle, Tier 2  $400 per vehicle, Tier 3 $600 per vehicle. (Please contact Mike Alexander at [email protected] if you are a Tier 4.)
  10. What roads will be closed?
    TBD
     
  11. Where can I get a float & decorations?
    Please see our resources page at
    www.capitalpride.org/parade-resources.
  12. Do I need a Certificate of Insurance?
    For MARCHERS, a certificate of insurance is not needed. For FLOATS & VEHICLES insurance is needed and should be secured by your registered organization’s insurance company. Please read our registration page for more details.
     
  13. When is orientation?
    Orientation will be held in May 2025. Please stay tuned for more information!
     
  14. What Tier do I fall under?
    To find your tier, take a look at our tier table located on our Parade registration page at www.capitalpride.org/celebration-registration
  15. Can my friends/family and I walk as a contingent?
    Due to limited space, the parade is only open to registered public groups, organizations, and businesses.
     

Festival FAQs

  1. Can I share my booth with another organization or company?
    Only one organization or company can be represented at each registered exhibitor booth. Booth registrations are not transferable. 
  2. When will I know my booth location?
    Capital Pride will announce and send booth locations once all registered groups have been placed. Capital Pride will notify you of your booth location no later than June 1st.  
  3. I’m a sponsor. How do I know what my registration includes?
    Sponsors are responsible for their own registration. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Mike Alexander, Director of Development, at [email protected].
  4. Where can I park my car on festival day?
    There is no onsite parking at the festival. Please use nearby parking garages. 
  5. When will I be able to break down my booth and leave the festival grounds?
    The exhibition area will close at 7:00 PM daily. Vehicles will only be permitted onsite during setup prior to the event’s start time, and after the event has concluded on Sunday June 8th. Because loadout can take several hours, we highly encourage you to plan on using a non-vehicle method (wagons, hand trucks, etc.) to transport your booth materials outside of the grounds.
  6. What is the best address to give a ride share driver to drop me off or pick me up?
    699 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004 
  7. What comes with my booth registration?
    10×10 tented space, one 8ft rectangle table, and two folding chairs. Additional equipment may be rented during the registration process. 
  8. Will my booth have power? Can I bring my own generator? When will the power be turned on?
    Power access can be purchased during the registration process. Power will be turned on when the event begins at 12:00 noon. Food vendors must supply their own power, and follow guidelines set by the District of Columbia. 
  9. Can I sell food from a regular booth?
    Only exhibitors who have registered as food vendors may sell food within the festival grounds. Non-registered food vendors will be removed from the event.
  10. Can I serve alcohol?
    No, only the Capital Pride Alliance will be serving alcohol.  
  11. What time must I stop selling food?
    All food vendors within the Monument Food Court must stop preparing food at 6:45 p.m. and stop selling food at 7:00 p.m. All food vendors in the Senate Food Court must stop preparing food at 8:45 p.m. and stop selling food at 9:00 p.m.  
  12. Am I required to collect sales tax?
    Yes, all sales at the festival are subject to DC sales tax. All exhibitors’ information will be provided to the DC Office of Tax Revenue. You must provide your TAX ID during registration in order to make sales. 
  13. What can’t I bring onto festival grounds?
    Alcohol, illegal substances, firearms, and weapons are prohibited from festival grounds.  
  14. I’m a food vendor and need water or ice for my booth. How can I get access?
    Water will be provided through access to a water hydrant. Please note that water access may be far from your booth. Ice can be purchased onsite. 
  15. How do I know which tier I should register for?
    The cost associated with your booth is based on a tier system. Your tier will automatically be determined in the registration process. Please note that registrations will be audited for accuracy and inaccurate information may result in an application rejection. 
  16. When will I receive my invoice for exhibitor registration?
    Invoices will be issued within 7 business days.  
  17. Can I perform at the festival? 
    Please visit www.capitalpride.org/perform to learn more about available opportunities.  
  18. Is the festival free to enter?
    Yes! The exhibitor areas, beverage gardens, and food courts are all free to the public. Except for our VIP and pit areas, all stages and our concert are free to attend.  
  19. How can I get involved with Capital Pride?
    To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit www.capitalpride.org/volunteer. 
  20. Can I take photos during the event?
    Yes, be sure to tag us at @worldpridedc and @capitalpridedc!