Pride 2018 Weather Forecast Capital Pride is a rain or shine event. That said, we of course take everyone’s safety and security very seriously. Should there be a threat of severe weather we will be guided by our local government partners as to the best course of action to take. In the past we have, on a […]
The Washington Post – June 7, 2018 By Lori McCue You won’t have to look too hard to find Judy and Dennis Shepard at Saturday’s Capital Pride Parade in D.C.: As grand marshals of the parade, they’ll be the ones on the route “sitting in a car and trying not to melt from the heat,” Judy […]
SHEPARD FOUNDATION MARKS 20 YEARS SINCE THE BRUTAL MURDER OF MATTHEW SHEPARD, 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDATION’S WORK TO “ERASE HATE” The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) announced today the addition of Judy and Dennis Shepard, parents of Matthew Shepard and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights for two decades, as Grand Marshals of this year’s parade. The parade, presented […]
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress Keri Hilson, Kim Petras, and RuPaul Drag Race celebrity Asia O’Hara, have joined the roster of talent for the Capital Pride Concert presented by HOT 99.5/Pride Radio and brought to you by American Airlines and Billboard. The Capital Pride Concert will be held on Sunday, June 10, beginning at 1:00 p.m. […]
The Capital Pride Alliance announces the recipients of the 2018 Capital Pride Heroes Award, Engendered Spirits, and awards named for late founding board members, Bill Miles and Larry Stansbury. The recipients will be honored at the Capital Pride Heroes Gala, on Thursday, June 7, beginning at 7:00 PM, on the outdoor, rooftop venue 880 P. […]
Capital Trans Pride will take place on Saturday, May 19, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, with lunch and entertainment taking place outdoors at the adjacent Stead Park, 1625 P St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. A Networking Happy Hour at 5:00 pm will […]
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