Capital Pride Festival

Sunday, June 21, 2026

12:00 noon – 10:00 pm

America’s Mainstreet, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Photo Credit: Ted Eytan

The free Capital Pride Festival is presented by the Capital Pride Alliance. will be the final electrifying day during the celebration weekend. It will take place on America’s Mainstreet, historic Pennsylvania Avenue. The Festival will feature hundreds of vibrant exhibitors, skilled artisans, delicious food, and beverage gardens. The celebrations will come alive with multiple stages, showcasing an array of multicultural and multilingual performances, making this an unforgettable experience.

Exhibitor Resources

Entertainment

Celebrate Capital Pride 2026 with a day of musical acts and performances! You will experience entertainment on multiple stages, from international and national headliners to our best local and regional LGBTQ+ talent.

This year’s lineup includes: Maren Morris, known for her genre-blending sound and outspoken support of LGBTQ+ rights, acclaimed queer rapper Leikeli47, Pop icon Lisa Lisa, Juno-nominated producer and DJ from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, Harrison, and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 winner Myki Meeks. Meet and Greets are also now available and come with a Pit Zone ticket!

The Capital Pride Festival coincides with the Capital Pride Concert and is free to the public, with tickets available for purchase for the Capitol Stage Pit Zone and the VIP Zone and reservations for the Accessibility Zones.

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Accessibility Area*

There will be a dedicated accessibility zone at the Capitol Stage, to accommodate individuals with wheelchairs and in need of ASL.

*A reservation is required to guarantee your space and will be made available in May 2026.

“Capitol” Sunset Dance Party*

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Concert may end but the dancing will continue at the Capitol Sunset Dance Party. Enjoy the electronica sounds of an international DJ sensation while you dance in the middle of America’s Main Street on Pennsylvania Avenue, with the sun setting on the U.S. Capitol.

*Open to all ages.

Food & Beverage

Satisfy your taste buds and quench your thirst in one of our food courts or five beverage gardens. Food is provided by traditional festival food vendors, local restaurants, and food trucks. Adult beverage gardens are hosted by local bars and sports leagues. Vending hours are 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm, in the Monument Food Court, and 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm, in the Senate Food Court. 

Senate Food Court & Beverage Garden*

12:00 noon – 9:30 pm

The Senate Food Court & Beverage Garden is located near the Capitol Stage. Enjoy a drink with a view of the the main stage U.S. Capitol! 

*Open to all ages.

Monument Food Court & Beverage Garden

12:00 noon – 7:00 pm

The Monument Beverage Garden will provide revelers the opportunity to cool down or heat up while watching and listening to great entertainment on the Monument Festival Stage, while sipping their favorite beverage and enjoying a bite to eat. 

*Open to all ages. 

Capitol Beverage Garden*

1:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Capitol Beverage Garden will provide revelers the best view of the U.S. Capitol and the chance to experience the entertainment on the Capitol Stage. You will also be able to enjoy your favorite spirit, beer, and or wine. 

*Must be 21+ years of age to enter.

Dupont Beverage Garden*

12:00 noon – 7:00 pm

The Dupont Beverage Garden will allow you to enjoy your favorite beverage while dancing to the beats of some of the best local DJs, from the Dupont Stage. 

*Must be 21+ years of age to enter.

VIP Beverage Garden*

12:00 noon – 7:00 pm

Elevate your Street Festival experience with our VIP Beverage Garden, exclusive to VIP ticket holders. Complimentary and discounted drinks will be available adjacent to the main stage.  

*Must be 21+ years of age to enter.

Festival FAQs

  1. Can I share my booth with another organization or company?
    Only one organization or company can be represented at each registered exhibitor booth. Booth registrations are not transferable.
  2. When will I know my booth location?
    Capital Pride will announce and send booth locations once all registered groups have been placed. Capital Pride will notify you of your booth location no later than June 1st.
  3. I’m a sponsor.
    How do I know what my registration includes? Sponsors are responsible for their own registration. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Mike Alexander, Director of Development, at [email protected].
  4. Where can I park my car on festival day?
    There is no onsite parking at the festival. Please use nearby parking garages.
  5. When will I be able to break down my booth and leave the festival grounds?
    The exhibition area will close at 7:00 PM. Vehicles will only be permitted onsite during setup prior to the event’s start time, and after the event has concluded on Sunday June 21st. Because loadout can take several hours, we highly encourage you to plan on using a non-vehicle method (wagons, hand trucks, etc.) to transport your booth materials outside of the grounds.
  6. What is the best address to give a ride share driver to drop me off or pick me up?
    699 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004
  7. What comes with my booth registration?
    10×10 tented space, one 8ft rectangle table, and two folding chairs. Additional equipment may be rented during the registration process.
  8. Will my booth have power? Can I bring my own generator? When will the power be turned on?
    Power access can be purchased during the registration process. Power will be turned on when the event begins at 12:00 noon. Food vendors must supply their own power, and follow guidelines set by the District of Columbia.
  9. Can I sell food from a regular booth?
    Only exhibitors who have registered as food vendors may sell food within the festival grounds. Non-registered food vendors will be removed from the event.
  10. Can I serve alcohol?
    No, only the Capital Pride Alliance will be serving alcohol.
  11. What time must I stop selling food?
    All food vendors within the Monument Food Court must stop preparing food at 6:45 p.m. and stop selling food at 7:00 p.m. All food vendors in the Senate Food Court must stop preparing food at 8:45 p.m. and stop selling food at 9:00 p.m.
  12. Am I required to collect sales tax?
    Yes, all sales at the festival are subject to DC sales tax. All exhibitors’ information will be provided to the DC Office of Tax Revenue. You must provide your TAX ID during registration in order to make sales.
  13. What can’t I bring onto festival grounds?
    Alcohol, illegal substances, firearms, and weapons are prohibited from festival grounds.
  14. I’m a food vendor and need water or ice for my booth. How can I get access?
    Water will be provided through access to a water hydrant. Please note that water access may be far from your booth. Ice can be purchased onsite.
  15. How do I know which tier I should register for?
    The cost associated with your booth is based on a tier system. Your tier will automatically be determined in the registration process. Please note that registrations will be audited for accuracy and inaccurate information may result in an application rejection.
  16. When will I receive my invoice for exhibitor registration?
    Invoices will be issued within 7 business days.
  17. Can I perform at the festival?
    Please visit www.capitalpride.org/perform to learn more about available opportunities.
  18. Is the festival free to enter?
    Yes! The exhibitor areas, beverage gardens, and food courts are all free to the public. Except for our VIP and pit areas, all stages and our concert are free to attend but donations are highly encouraged, www.capitalpride.org/giving.
  19. How can I get involved with Capital Pride?
    To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit www.capitalpride.org/volunteer.
  20. Can I take photos during the event?
    Yes, be sure to tag us at @CapitalPrideDC and @HavePride365!
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