Join the LGBTQ+ community on America’s Mainstreet, historic Pennsylvania Avenue, for 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.
Festival Map
High Contrast Festival Map
Reserved Seating
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.
Entertainment
The Capital Pride Concert returns for a great way to cap off your celebration weekend. You will experience entertainment on three stages, from international headliners to our best local and regional LGBTQ+ talent.
Check out the 2024 concert line up!
The Monument Stage
12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Our best local and regional LGBTQ+ talent.
Dupont Stage
12:00 noon – 7:00 pm
Dance the day away!
Capital Pride Concert
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
From international headliners to our best local and regional LGBTQ+ talent.
Capitol Stage Pit Zone*
12:00 noon – 10:00 pm
Enjoy the headlining entertainment upfront at Capitol Stage by purchasing a Pit Pass.
This area is open to all ages.
VIP Concert Zone*
12:00 noon – 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.
“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 two food courts and three 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 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
12:00 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.
Generous Beverage Sponsors
Festival FAQs
- Can I share my booth with another organization or company?
Only one organization or company can be represented at each registered exhibitor booth. Booths registrations are not transferable. - 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. - 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]. - Where can I park my car on festival day?
There is no onsite parking at the festival. Please use nearby parking garages. - When will I be able to break down my booth and leave the festival grounds?
The exhibition area closes at 7:00 p.m. The Metropolitan Police Department will direct all vehicle movement within festival grounds. This is dependent on booths being closed on time and attendees not being in the street. This can be a difficult effort. Because of this, we highly encourage you to plan on using a non-vehicle method to transport your booth materials outside of the grounds. - 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 - 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. - 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. If you are a food vendor and have questions about power, please email Tyler Witman, Food Vendor Manager, at [email protected]. - Can I sell food from a regular booth?
Only exhibitors who have registered as food vendors may sell food within the festival grounds. - Can I serve alcohol?
No, only the Capital Pride Alliance will be serving alcohol. - 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. - 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. - What can’t I bring onto festival grounds?
Alcohol, illegal substances, firearms, and weapons are prohibited from festival grounds. - 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. Ice can be purchased onsite. - 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. - When will I receive my invoice for exhibitor registration?
Invoices will be issued within 7 business days. - Can I perform at the festival?
Please visit www.capitalpride.org/perform to learn more about available opportunities. - 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. - How can I get involved with Capital Pride?
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit www.capitalpride.org/volunteer. - Can I take photos during the event?
Yes, be sure to tag us at @capitalpridedc!