Pride Festival
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Join the LGBTQ+ community on America’s Mainstreet, historic Pennsylvania Avenue, for the return of the Capital Pride Festival. Enjoy a full day of entertainment on three stages, food, drink, and advocacy with over 300 exhibitors. The Festival is the largest annual event in the national capital region and continues to be free to the public.
Exhibitors
Engage with over 300 service organizations, social groups, businesses, amateur sports leagues, faith-based groups, educational institutions, government agencies, artists, consultants, potential employers, and much more. Exhibiting hours are from 12:00 noon – 7:00 pm.
Become an Exhibitor
Engage with nearly a half million people to bring awareness of your services, and promote your products and brand. Register early to guarantee your spot and take advantage of available discounts.
*Registration is currently closed. You are able to submit your information to be placed on a wait list.
Exhibitor Listing
The listing of exhibitors is updated in real-time, as registration is received. Exhibitor booth placements will be published after May 1st, and can be easily located on the Festival map, based on assigned color zone and booth number.
- Booth placements are subject to change.
Food & Beverage
Satisfy your taste buds and quench your thirst in two food courts and three beverage gardens. Food is provided by traditional festival food vendors, local restaurants, and food trucks. 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.
Become a Food Vendor
Serve up your culinary specialties to nearly a half million people. Limited spots are available, so register early to guarantee your spot and take advantage of available discounts.
Senate Food Court & Beverage Garden*
12:00 noon – 9:30 pm
The Senate Food Court & Beverage Garden is located on Constitution Avenue, north of Pennsylvania Avenue and near the Capitol Stage. Includes a select array of tasty foods, beer, and wine.
*Open to all ages.
Monument Food Court & Beverage Garden
12 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 DJ’s, from the Dupont Stage.
*Must be 21+ years of age to enter.
VIP Concert Zone*
12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Enhance your Pride Concert experience, upfront at the Capitol Stage.
The Capitol Stage VIP Zone includes:
- Private bar
- Private air-conditioned restrooms
- Complimentary beer and wine
- Half off spirits
- Complimentary light fare
- Access to VIP Concert Pit
- View of backstage
*Must be 21+ years of age to enter.
ADA Accessibility*
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.
- We are no longer taking reservations.
Map
Entertainment
The Capital Pride Concert returns for a great way to cap off your celebration weekend. DNCE to headline, with lead singer Joe Jonas, drummer Jack Lawless, and guitarist JinJoo Lee. Joining DNCE will be this year’s winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race, Willow Pill, and season 13 winner, Symone. You will also experience entertainment on three stages, from international headliners to our best local and regional LGBTQ+ talent.
Capital Pride Concert
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Experience entertainment on three stages, from international headliners to our best local and regional LGBTQ+ talent.
“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.
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