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2015 Pride in the Nation's Capital a Huge Success

40th Celebration of Pride in the Nation’s Capital Sets New Records Washington, DC – As Capital Pride turned 40, it set attendance records despite high heat and thunderstorms. All three main events – the Parade, Festival, and Concert – saw increased attendance over 2014, surpassing figures from previous years. And for the first time nearly […]

Celebrities Come Out for Capital Pride Parade

Parade to Take Place June 13 at 4:30 PM in Dupont Circle Neighborhood Washington, DC – National and local celebrities will join the 2015 Capital Pride Parade, presented by Marriott, on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 4:30 pm in the Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods. Actor and activist Wilson Cruz and DC LGBTA Pride founder […]

Capital Pride Offers “Music in the Night”

Fourth Annual Event Spotlights Local LGBTA Theater Talent Washington, DC – The fourth annual “Music in the Night,” showcasing the talent of the local LGBTA theater  community, will take place on Monday, June 8, at 8:00 pm at Town Danceboutique. Tickets are available at the Capital Pride website, capitalpride.org. This night of great musical theater, […]

Capital Pride Announces Headliners for June 14 Pride Concert

Concert Presented by Hot 99.5 Will Feature Carly Rae Jepsen, En Vogue, Wilson Phillips, Amber, and Katy Tiz Washington, DC – Carly Rae Jepsen, Wilson Phillips, Amber, En Vogue, and Katy Tiz will perform at the Capital Pride Concert on Sunday, June 14, on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm. The concert, […]

Capital Trans Pride to be Held May 16

Annual Event Will Celebrate DC’s Transgender Community as Part of 40th Annual Celebration of LGBTA Community Washington, DC – Capital Trans Pride will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the Reeves Municipal Center at 14th and U Streets, NW from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year’s event will include workshops on a variety […]

Steve Grand to Perform at Capital Pride Heroes Gala June 3

“All American Boy” to Join 40th Celebration of Pride in the Nation’s Capital Washington, DC – Singer-songwriter Steve Grand will perform at the Capital Pride Heroes Gala on June 3. The Gala will be held at the Carnegie Library, 801 K Street, NW, at 7:00 pm and will honor outstanding leaders and activists in the […]

Capital Pride Announces Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Ralph S. Northam will be honored at the 2014 Heroes Gala

WASHINGTON, DC — Capital Pride is proud to announce Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Ralph S. Northam will receive the Paving the Way award. The Lieutenant Governor will be honored at the Capital Pride Heroes Gala & Silent Auction, Presented by Hilton Hotels & Resorts, on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 7:00-10:00 p.m., at the Artisphere, 1101 Wilson […]