NATION’S CAPITAL PREPARES FOR HISTORIC POLITICAL YEAR, BRINGS TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS TO UNITE, CELEBRATE AND INSPIRE Washington DC, February 6, 2019…….This evening, the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) hosts its annual “Reveal” event at City Winery, announcing the campaign theme for Capital Pride 2020, “#StillWe, Hundreds gathered to kick off the 2020 Pride Season […]
At this time, the Capital Pride Alliance does not expect that Capital Pride events in June will be cancelled. We are creating contingency plans, as needed. Given that some Pride events are scheduled to begin in early May, we are monitoring the situation carefully with other Pride organizing partners and will work closely with our […]
Each year the Capital Pride Alliance selects a theme to help engage with individuals, organizations, and with our greater community. A theme can be powerful, meaningful, celebratory, and fun. Past themes include: 2019: shhhOUT: Past, Present & Proud 2018: Elements of Us 2017: Unapologetically Proud 2016: Make Magic Happen 2015: flashback 2014: Build our Bright […]
June 12, 2019, Washington, DC……..The Capital Pride Alliance wants to thank the entire community for the tremendous show of support over the last several weeks of the 2019 Celebration of Pride in the Nation’s Capital. In a year that we commemorate 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, it has been heartening to see so many determined […]
We are relieved that there were no major injuries as a result of the incident in Dupont Circle that required us to halt the Pride parade. The details of what occurred are not yet clear, but we have been assured that the MPD is investigating and we urge all media to contact them for comment […]
Cast Members of FX’s POSE, Advocates Earline Budd and Brandon Wolf, Brigham Young Valedictorian Matt Easton selected to represent the past, present, and future of the LGBTQ+ community WASHINGTON DC, May 12, 2019 — Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) announces the Grand Marshals of the Capital Pride 2019 Parade presented by Marriott International, taking place […]
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 […]
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