World pride festival

Guide to WorldPride

WorldPride comes to Washington, DC from May 17 to June 8

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Identity in Washington, DC and we're celebrating by making it an all-out international experience. Join the momentous celebrations as the nation’s capital is painted with pride, featuring a variety of events to stimulate, empower and connect the international LGBTQ+ community and their allies. The Fabric of Freedom theme emphasizes our community, woven together through our rich cultures, diverse identities and backgrounds. Check out some of the highlights below.

Enjoy exclusive WorldPride hotel discounts in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, with direct links to special rates and curated accommodations. Visit the official WorldPride website to autograph up for email updates.

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In celebration of the LGBTQ+ group, the DC region will show up and exhibit out in colorful decorations. Access the Paint the World Virtual map to engage with the inspiring and larger-than

The WorldPride Film Festival invited filmmakers worldwide to submit Gay films of all genres and lengths to be screened in the nation’s capital as we celebrate 50 years of Pride in DC. We are proud to showcase these thought-provoking and inspiring stories from a diversity of filmmakers, sharing real experiences that enrich lives and, through shared revelation, convey us closer together. Please join us for this cinematic spin around the globe.

Ages: 18+ (Adults only)

Content Warnings: mild references to grief, infertility or infant impairment, mild usage of swearing or &#;coarse&#; language, flashing or strobing lights, mild depictions of sexual content

FILM LINEUP:

PM &#; Shorts Showcase: People of Metro DC

DC GAY Celebration
Director: Gary Davis • 6 Min • Documentary • USA •
At age 19, Gary Davis took his 16mm Bolex camera, and a friend with a cassette recorder, to the unchartered region of a homosexual pride event in the heart of Washington, DC. With the good fortune of finding editing equipment at the Corcoran Museum and a fantastically relevant song from Casse

WorldPride Washington, DC

Washington, DC will host WorldPride

marks the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for Washington, DC to host WorldPride and distribute this momentous and exciting milestone with our international community. Appear and celebrate May 23 – June 8, !

WorldPride Amsterdam

Amsterdam will host WorldPride

Amsterdam is known as a city of tolerance. With nationalities it’s the most diverse urban area in the World. The diversity is also related to our strong and vivid LGBTQIA+ society, which belongs to Amsterdam and strengthens its atmosphere of tolerance and creativity. It was in that the world’s first same-sex marriage was conducted by our former mayor. We are proud of this fact and in we will celebrate 25 years of marriage equality. Nowadays, tolerance for and freedom of the LGBTQIA+ community is not widespread. Therefore, the city of Amsterdam has put serious effort into protecting our community. Each summer, the whole ci

Street Festival

Gallery Food Court

noon – pm
Grab a bite to eat from a variety of meal vendors near the Capitol Stage.

Monument Food Court

noon – pm
Grab a bite to eat from a variety of meal vendors in the heart of the Street Festival.

Senate Beverage Garden*

noon – pm
The Senate Beverage Garden is located adjacent the Capitol Stage. Like a drink with a view of the headlining entertainment and U.S. Capitol!
*Open to all ages.

Monument Beverage Garden

noon – pm
The Monument Beverage Garden will provide revelers the opportunity to cool down or heat up while watching and listening to great entertainment on the Monument Festival Stage, while sipping their favorite beverage.

Capitol Beverage Garden*

pm – pm
The Capitol Beverage Garden will provide revelers the best view of the U.S. Capitol and the chance to exposure the entertainment on the Capitol Stage. You will also be able to enjoy your favorite essence, beer, and or wine.
*Must be 21+ years of age to enter.

Dupont Beverage Garden*

noon – pm
The Dupont Beverage Garden will allow you to enjoy yo