Celebrating World Pride in DC

June 3, 2025 | Lifestyle

In DC, this June doesn’t just mark the beginning of summer, it signals the arrival of World Pride, a unifying milestone event that honors the resilience, struggles, and enduring spirit of the LGBTQ+ community.

Check out the upcoming lineup of festivities below (many of the main events are this weekend!) and mark your calendars today.

Looking for more ways to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of DC Pride all month long? Here are 5 local LGBTQ+ businesses to support this month!

#1 World Pride Music Festival | Global Dance Party: For the first time ever, DC hosts the grandest LGBTQ+ celebration yet — marking 50 years of Capital Pride with a two-day music festival like no other (June 6th and 7th). Three stages. Nonstop talent. J. Lo, Troye Sivan, RuPaul, Trisha Paytas, and more. Get ready for a global dance party to remember, brought to life by Jake Resnicow’s Dreamland and produced by Insomniac Events and Club Glow — the same powerhouse team behind NYC’s legendary 2019 WorldPride.

#2 Pride Parade: On June 7th, celebrate on a monumental scale as the WorldPride Parade marches down Constitution Avenue with dazzling floats, vibrant performances, and bold expressions of LGBTQ+ joy. Stretching nearly 20 blocks through the heart of DC, the parade transforms the nation’s capital into a technicolor celebration. And make sure to stick around after the confetti settles as Cynthia Erivo takes the Capitol Concert Stage for an unforgettable post-parade performance.

Looking for more ways to spend time outdoors as the weather heats up? Check out these other great summer activities around DC.

#3 17th Street Block Party: Running this Friday evening and on Saturday starting at noon, the WorldPride official Block Party will welcome revelers from across the city and beyond. Located along 17th Street in DC’s historic Dupont circle neighborhood, this annual party honors DC’s “Gayborhood”, and features local food, adult beverages, and various activities in celebration of Pride!

#4 WorldPride Street Festival & Concert: During WorldPride Weekend, the Capital Pride Festival and Concert goes bigger than ever — expanding to two full days on the iconic National Mall. Join hundreds of thousands for back-to-back celebrations spotlighting dynamic performances, local and national talent, immersive exhibits, food and drink gardens, games, and nonstop energy in the heart of DC.

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#5 International March on Washington & Rally: On June 8th, follow in the footsteps of changemakers and LGBTQ+ trailblazers during the International March on Washington & Rally. This powerful procession winds through the city and culminates on the steps of the U.S. Capitol — a bold stand for freedom, equality, and visibility in step with the activists that came before.