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A look at DMV Pride events through the years
To look back at Pride celebrations across D.C., Maryland and Virginia – as well as across spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community, we prepared this video showing a compilation of various pride events covered on FOX 5 DC throughout the years – including Pride events in 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022.
WASHINGTON - D.C. Pride is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the Capital Pride Parade, Block Party, Festival, and other ways to celebrate D.C.'s LGBTQ+ community.
Here's a look at what you need to know ahead of events and road closures.
Capital Pride Parade and Block Party:
On Saturday, June 8th, the parade will kick off at 3 p.m. on 15th Street. The parade will finish at Pennsylvania Avenue at 9th Street Northwest, according to organizers.
The Block Party will be on 17th Street in the historic Dupont. This party will feature local food, adult beverages, and various activities in celebration of Pride.
Capital Pride Festival and Concert:
The festival is set for Sunday, June 9th at 12 p.m., at America’s Mainstreet, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.
Attendees can enjoy a full day of entertainment on three stages, food, drink, and advocacy with over 300 exhibitors.
The Capitol Stage sits at the east end of the festival on Pennsylvania Ave. at 3rd St. with the United States Capitol as the backdrop. It will include headlining international entertainers and showcase some of the best LGBTQ+ talent.
Sapphira Cristál, Keke Palmer, and Billy Porter are just a few names that will be in attendance.
Both the festival and concert are free to the public.
DC Pride Things to Do:
- DC Pride Crawl 2024
- DC BLACK PRIDE 2024: 3rd Annual "Brunch & Babes: Iconic Drag Brunch"
- Pride Month Kick-Off Brunch! Meet-and-Greet the Artist w/ DJ @ Dirty Habit
- The 7th Annual Pride Bar Crawl
- The Ultimate Drag Brunch: Capitol Pride Edition