May 8, 2019….Washington, DC — The Capital Pride Alliance today announced that the Washington Blade, this year celebrating 50 years of informing and educating the LGBTQ+ community, will receive the prestigious Paving The Way Award. This special award acknowledges an individual or organization that has provided exemplary contributions, support, and/or advocacy that has impacted the […]
Washington, D.C., May 2, 2019 – The Capital Pride Alliance today announced the headliners for the 2019 Capital Pride Concert, presented by HOT 99.5 & PRIDE Radio. The Capital Pride Concert will be held on Sunday, June 9, beginning at 1:00 pm on Pennsylvania Ave. at 3rd St., in conjunction with the Capital Pride Festival […]
LGBTQ+ Community Achievements by Individuals and Groups will be Recognized at Annual Reception May 31 April 24, 2019, Washington, DC……..The Capital Pride Alliance today announced the recipients of the 2019 Capital Pride Heroes Award, Engendered Spirits, and awards named for late founding board members, Bill Miles and Larry Stansbury, as well as a new […]
THE NATION’S CAPITAL PREPARES FOR HISTORIC YEAR MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL UPRISING Washington DC, February 1, 2019…….On January 31, the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) hosted its annual “Reveal” event at City Winery, announcing the theme for Capital Pride 2019: shhhOUT: Past, Present & Proud. As 2019 marks 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, Pride […]
CAPITAL PRIDE TO REVEAL 2019 THEME, ANNOUNCE PRIDE 2019 IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL FOR YEAR MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL UPRISING On January 31, the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) will host its annual “Reveal” event from 7-11 pm, at City Winery to announce the theme for Capital Pride 2019. Tickets are available on the Capital […]
Washington, D.C., November 20, 2018 – The Capital Pride Alliance kicks off their 10th anniversary as an organization with The Red Party, on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 9:00 pm to 3:00 am, at Echo Stage (2135 Queens Chapel Rd. NE). Ten years ago in 2008, a group of Pride volunteers, on behalf of the community, […]
ELEMENTS OF US Pride 2018 Includes New Give Back Initiatives Washington, DC, February 2, 2018 – The Capital Pride Alliance announced “Elements of Us” as the Pride 2018 theme last night at the Seventh Annual Pride Reveal event at SAX Restaurant & Lounge in downtown Washington, DC. Through this theme, Capital Pride acknowledges that […]
Board of Directors’ Executive Committee and Program Chairs Confirmed
“CPA GRATEFUL FOR COMMUNITY DIALOGUE THAT HELPS CREATE A BETTER PRIDE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL” Washington, DC, April 25, 2018 – Today, Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) announced several updates related to the community’s on-going dialogue as we approach another season of Pride. The past year has seen continued attacks on and erosion of LGBTQ+ rights and […]
All of us at Capital Pride Alliance were very disturbed to learn that two members of the local LGBTQ+ community, who are also volunteers for Capital Pride, were the victims of violence early Sunday morning, April 15. There is also the potential for this to be classified as an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime. We will do […]
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