Pride Parade

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

3:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Logan & Dupont Circle Neighborhoods, Washington, DC

Photo Credit: Tonya Caver

We welcome you to celebrate with the LGBTQ+ community and its allies at the historic Capital Pride Parade! This beloved tradition honors our history and acknowledges the evolution of the LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Washington, DC, while respecting the origins and importance of taking to the streets in our fight for equality. Be prepared to experience one of the largest Pride Parades to ever take place in the Nation’s Capital.

March in the Parade

Secure your spot to participate in DC’s most popular Parade! Organizations are encouraged to be creative and use the theme (which will be revealed in March 2023) to show that you have pride as participants march along the 1.5-mile Parade route.

Registration is currently full for the Parade. At this time, you can still submit a registration, but will be placed on a wait list.

2023 Parade Contingents Contingent Resources

Parade Route

Staging: On 15th Street NW, between 11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Step off: 14th Street at T Street NW, at 3:00 pm

Finish: P ST at 21st Street NW

High Contrast Map

Spectator Experience

Capital Pride Block Party

Expect entertainment, plenty of food and beverages (including local vendors, food trucks and restaurants along 17th Street) and good vibes all around ahead, during and after the parade. There’s also a beverage garden for those ages 21 and over to refresh and watch performers on the Block Party Stage. The Block Party is located between P & Q intersecting with 17th St. NW.

More Information About the Block Party

ADA Accessibility

There will be a dedicated accessibility zone at the beginning of the Parade route, in front of the announcement stand, to accommodate individuals with wheelchairs and in need of ASL. A reservation will be required to guarantee your space.

More details to be provided in Spring 2023.

Accessible Seating Registration

Accessibility Zones proudly Presented by Yahoo!

Family Zone

The Capital Pride Alliance is committed to providing a safe and festive space along the Parade route for families and children.

Join us on June 10th from 12PM-5PM at Stead Park for a day of family fun and children’s activities! Hosted by Playtime Project, the event will take place adjacent to the Capital Pride Parade and will include games, cooking demonstrations, crafts, and a drag story hour.

We’re excited to have participation from the following partners:

National Children’s Museum
DC Central Kitchen
Drag Story Hour DC (12:30PM & 2PM)

Please note that the Capital Pride Parade begins at 3PM. A designated family area for parade viewing is located on P Street east of 17th street NW.

Due to construction, the entrance of the park is located through the alley on P street between 16th & 17th streets. We thank the Friends of Stead Park for hosting this event for the second year!

Playtime Project cultivates resilience in children experiencing family housing insecurity by providing and expanding access to transformative play experiences. Playtime’s trauma-informed play programs reinforce the skills children need to break the cycle of family homelessness and housing insecurity. Visit PlaytimeProject.org for more information.

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