AVA MAX, BILLY PORTER, KEKE PALMER, EXPOSÉ, AND SAPPHIRA CRISTÁL TO PERFORM AT THE CAPITAL PRIDE ALLIANCE PRIDE CONCERT

Billy Porter and Keke Palmer will also serve as the 2024 Parade Grand Marshals 

 

WASHINGTON, DC (May 6, 2024) — The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) announces its official 2024 Capital Pride Concert lineup featuring Ava Max, Billy Porter, Exposé, Sapphira Cristál and special guest Keke Palmer. The beloved pop icons will captivate audiences with upbeat performances coupled with their fierce advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, echoing the vibrant spirit of this year’s theme, “Totally Radical.” Celebrated artists Billy Porter and Keke Palmer will also serve as the Capital Pride Parade Grand Marshals.  

CPA’s programming is free to the public, with tickets available for purchase in select areas including the Capitol Stage Pit Zone and the VIP Concert Zone. The Festival and Concert experience serve as the culmination to CPA’s weekend of community programming and feature a full day of entertainment across three stages, consisting of performances by international artists and the best local and regional LGBTQ+ talent. 

“With Billy Porter and Keke Palmer leading the Parade as Grand Marshals, we’re not only honoring their incredible contributions to the LGBTQ+ community but also amplifying their voices as fierce advocates for equality and acceptance,” said CPA Executive Director Ryan Bos. “The Concert and Festival serve as a platform to showcase the diverse array of LGBTQ+ talent, from the chart-topping hits of Ava Max to the iconic sounds of Exposé and the electrifying performances of Sapphira Cristál. Capital Pride 2024 promises to be a celebration like no other.” 

The historic Capital Pride Parade, presented by Love Travels by Marriott Bonvoy, will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 3:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw, Logan Circle, Downtown, and Penn Quarter neighborhoods of Washington, DC. The annual Capital Pride Concert, presented by HOT 99.5 / PRIDE Radio and DARCARS, will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m. as part of the Capital Pride Festival presented by Amazon.

More information is available at www.capitalpride.org. 

 

About the Capital Pride Alliance:  

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. 

 

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CapitalPride.org 

 

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Media Contacts:  

Lucky Break PR:  

Mark Umbach, [email protected]  

Briana Velasco, [email protected]