WorldPride comes to Washington, DC from May 23 to June 8, 2025!
WorldPride DC 2025 will be inaugurated in yet-to-be-announced sports arena. The celebration will begin with a formal land acknowledgment, followed by a captivating performance by local tribal leaders. The occasion also marks the beginning of the Capital Cup and WorldPride Sports Festival. What to expect: opening remarks, a flag-raising ceremony by key dignitaries including the Mayor, food and drink, an interactive light display and a live concert.
Kickstart the festivities with the Capital Cup, a multi-day sports festival organized by Team DC, the city’s network of LGBTQ+ sports teams and leagues. Expected sports include dodgeball, pickleball, rugby, volleyball and even the IGLA Swimming Championship 2025.
For the first time ever, the grandest LGBTQ+ celebration arrives in DC to mark the 50th anniversary of Capital Pride. The two-day music festival features three stages of diverse, incredible talent and cutting-edge art across genres like house, pop, drag, and techno. Prepare for the ultimate global dance party organized by Jake Resnicow's Dreamland and produced by Insomniac Events and Club Glow, the team behind the historic 2019 WorldPride event in NYC.
Experience the WorldPride Parade as decorative floats, festive groups and diverse displays make their way down Constitution Avenue. Spanning nearly 20 blocks, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community as the monumental backdrop of the nation's capital is decked out with pops of color and vibrant fanfare.
The Capital Pride Festival and Concert, already one of the largest LGBTQ+ events globally, will expand to two days during WorldPride Weekend. The expansive National Mall will host hundreds of thousands of attendees to enjoy exhibits, food and drink gardens, games and performances featuring local acts and national headliners.
Wrap up the festivities with an epic closing ceremony on the National Mall. The evening will be marked by performances, a montage of the week’s past events and an interactive art installation for attendees to leave their mark. Plus, witness the passing of the torch to the next WorldPride host destination, complete with performances by international acts in front of the U.S. Capitol.
Stay tuned as more information becomes available and start planning your trip today.
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