Washington, DC (February 26, 2026) – The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA), at the annual Capital Pride Reveal event, proudly hosted and presented by the Hamilton Hotel Washington DC, unveiled its powerful 2026 theme: Exist. Resist. Have the Audacity! — a bold declaration affirming the presence, resilience, and courage of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Grounded […]
The Capital Pride Alliance is troubled by the continuous attempts to erase the existence of LGBTQ+ people and People of Color by removing symbols of our identities, most recently, the removal of the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City and the slavery exhibit in Philadelphia. Actions like these challenge our existence, our stories matter, and must be told in their entirety. Our resilience has shaped this country, and continued resistance is necessary to prevent our […]
Contact: Marquia Parnell [email protected] Washington, DC (February 5, 2026) – The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) today announced the selection of 13 new members to its Board of Directors, who join 12 returning board members. The new board is one of the largest and most diverse in the organization’s history. Together, the 25-member board brings […]
Washington, DC (December 11, 2025) – The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) is excited to announce that the Capital Pride 2026 Celebration will take place from June 12 through June 21, kicking off with the Capital Pride Honors and ending traditionally with the Capital Pride Parade and Festival. “As we look ahead to 2026, we’re transforming […]
Washington, DC (November 20, 2025) – The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) today announced the election of the new members of its Executive Committee. Following a strategic update to its bylaws, CPA will enter 2026 with a Board Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary leading the Board of Directors, replacing the previous President and Vice President structure. An additional update to the leadership structure includes a change in […]
The Capital Pride Alliance Hosts Wrap-Up Celebration Highlighting Landmark Event’s Lasting Impact WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2025)– Today, the Capital Pride Alliance and WorldPride DC organizers announced the details of the WorldPride 2025 Impact Report at a special event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event gathered community members, supporters, and partners to commemorate the success and legacy […]
The Powerful Conversation Will Explore the Power and Responsibility of Openly Queer Artists and Activists WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2025) – Organizers of the WorldPride 2025 Human Rights Conference today announced “In the Spotlight: The Power and Duty of Storytelling in Human Rights” a powerful session on LGBTQ+ visibility in media and entertainment, featuring trailblazing […]
The DC LGBTQ+ Budget Coalition condemns the Trump administration’s decision to deploy federal agents and attempt to seize control of the Metropolitan Police Department. This is a blatant violation of D.C.’s right to self-govern and a dangerous escalation rooted in political theater, not public safety. Our city is not a battleground, and our communities are […]
Speakers from around the world join dynamic program in Washington, DC as part of landmark LGBTQ+ rights event June 4-6 Washington, DC (May 1, 2025) – Today, organizers of the WorldPride 2025 Human Rights Conference began announcing speakers and program tracks that include workshops, engaging presentations and conversations around the important legislative and cultural […]
Nine LGBTQ+ leaders and SMYAL will be honored at the annual ceremony on June 5 Washington, DC (June 2, 2025) — The Capital Pride Alliance is proud to announce the awardees for the 2025 Capital Pride Honors, presented by Giant, on Friday, June 5. The recipients are nominated each year by members of the community. […]
The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn More