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DC Pride: Month of Festivities Kicks Off!
5 Jun
Summary
- D.C. Pride events run throughout June with diverse activities.
- Capital Pride celebrations have shifted dates to avoid conflicts.
- Numerous events span across D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Washington D.C. and surrounding areas are hosting a vibrant array of Pride events throughout June.
New this year, Capital Pride celebrations have moved to avoid conflicts, allowing for a more extended and accessible experience for the community. This shift ensures visibility, solidarity, and resistance.
Festivities include drag queen-inspired cocktail menus at The Roost, and musical tributes to soul divas by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington. Loudoun Pride in Leesburg offers a diverse festival with music, drag performers, and activities for all ages.
The Smithsonian will feature LGBTQ+ artists with crafting activities, while various cities like Fairfax and Rockville host family-friendly events, parades, and street fairs.
Notable events include a "RuPaul's Drag Race" tour stop at 9:30 Club, a Night of Expression at Busboys and Poets, and various Annapolis Pride Month activities in Maryland.
Further celebrations include the Pride on the Pier at The Wharf with fireworks, interactive Pride tours at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and Glen Echo Park's Pride Family Day. Merry Pin hosts book fairs and crafting nights.
As You Are bar presents a "Heated Rivalry" dance party, and Congressional Cemetery hosts its Gays and Graves festival with activist Randy Wicker.
Shaw's Tavern offers a full week of Pride events, including trivia and music bingo. The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs presents a showcase of D.C. talent, hosted by Rayceen Pendarvis.
The Capital Pride Festival and Concert on June 21 will feature Maren Morris, Myki Meeks, and Leikeli47, with multiple stages, food gardens, and exhibitor booths.
Other highlights include Booty Rex's 15th or 16th birthday party at the Black Cat, Femme Fatale's queer dance party, and the Capital Pride Parade on June 20.
Additional events include the Family Fun Festival, a block party on 17th Street, and Mixtape's annual Pride party at 9:30 Club. Red Bear Brewing and REI host a joint beer garden, and the National Museum of African Art presents "Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art."
SMYAL hosts a ComicCon-themed Pride celebration for youth. Alexandria and Montgomery County also hold their respective Pride celebrations with DJs, drag performances, and community vendors.
