The Organization The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA), located in Washington, DC, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ community all year long, through educational programs, major events, fundraising, outreach and advocacy, providing platforms for visibility, and supporting the work of our many community organizations and local businesses. Overview Reporting directly […]
On this last day of Pride Month 2023, the Capital Pride Alliance expresses its profound disappointment with this morning’s horrific Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, which inexplicably permits a Colorado web designer the right to refuse to design same-sex wedding websites under the First Amendment — despite a Colorado anti-discrimination law […]
Washington, D.C., May 24, 2023 – The Capital Pride Alliance is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Capital Pride Honors, generously hosted by Penn Social, on Friday, June 2, at 7:00 PM. The recipients are nominated each year by members of the community. They represent individuals who and organizations that have advanced the […]
Washington, D.C., April 27, 2023 — The Capital Pride Alliance proudly announces two classic acts who will be appearing during the 2023 Capital Pride Concert presented by HOT 99.5 / PRIDE Radio and DARCARS: Debbie Gibson and Shanice. Debbie Gibson burst onto the music scene at 16 and instantly became the youngest artist in history […]
Washington, D.C., May 16, 2023 — The Capital Pride Alliance is excited to announce that Idina Menzel, singer and songwriter, actress, Broadway star, author, and philanthropist, will be appearing at the Capital Pride Concert presented by HOT 99.5 / PRIDE Radio and DARCARS on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She will join two classic acts already […]
We had an amazing time celebrating with all of you in 2022 and we can’t wait to do it again in 2023! We welcome you to join us at the National Capital Region’s largest annual celebration. The annual Capital Pride Parade will take place on June 10, 2023, and the Capital Pride Festival on June […]
The Capital Pride Alliance applauds the United States Congress for passing the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), which will enshrine into federal law protections for same-sex and interracial couples, as well as their families. States will be required to recognize same-sex marriages that were valid in the state where the marriages were performed. RFMA also […]
The DC Center and the Capital Pride Alliance to Jointly Share Lease (Washington, D.C.) – The DC Center for the LGBT Community (The DC Center) and the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) have jointly signed a lease for a new space located at 1827 Wiltberger St NW, Washington, DC, 20001. The 6,671 square foot space, […]
Also available in the following languages: Spanish, other languages, including ASL coming soon. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marquia Parnell Telephone: (240) 200-0948 Email: [email protected] Washington DC, November 4, 2022… InterPride, an international association of over 400 Pride organizations from over 70 countries, announced that the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) has been selected to host […]
Also available in the following languages: Spanish, other languages, including ASL coming soon. PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA Contacto: Marquia Parnell Teléfono: (240) 200-0948 Correo electrónico: [email protected] Capital Pride Alliance seleccionada para organizar WorldPride 2025 en Washington, DC Washington DC, 4 de noviembre de 2022… InterPride, una asociación internacional de más de 400 organizaciones […]
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