June 2022 is here and that means Pride Month celebrations are happening everywhere in DC. With beautiful weather, fun events, live performers, and nonjudgemental vibes gather your crew to check out some of Washington DC’s best pride events.
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1212 4th St. SE / Website
Date: Thursday, June 9. 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Head to VIDA’s Penthouse Pool for the ultimate pride pool party. Mingle with LGBTQ community members and supporters of the Capital Pride Alliance. There will be fabulous music, cocktails, and appetizers. Visit their website to learn more about ticketing.
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1801 E Street SE / Website
Date: Friday, June 10. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Celebrate pride as you get your exercise! Head to the historic Congressional Cemetery and run a 5K with the DC Front Runners. Registration costs $55 and can be done via their website.
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2135 Queens Chapel Road NE / Website
Date: Friday, June 10. 9 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.
Kickoff pride celebrations right with this live music-filled party. Symone, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 will be present and performing. While live music will be provided by Ed Bailey, Jacq Jill, KS, and Wess the DJ. Performances include Haus of Bambi, Desiree Dik, and Vagenesis, winner of the National Bearded Empress drag competition for 2022. Tickets can be purchased via their website.
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Logan & Dupont Circle neighborhoods / Website
Date: Saturday, June 11. 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Pride Month with the grandest pride parade in the DMV. Sponsored by Marriott International, this four-hour parade is routed to travel through important LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in DC to honor their legacies and evolutions. The parade is completely free to attend and will include areas designated for families with small kids. Check out their website for specific information about the parade route.
1350 Okie Street NE (City Winery) / Website
Date: Saturday, June 11. 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Keep the party going after the parade ends with this lit, music-filled after-party. There will be four unique dance floors and multiple renowned DJs. Performers include Chord, Farrah Flosscett, Mike Babbitt, Sean Morris, Cake The Drag Queen, and more. Tickets range in price and can be purchased here.
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Pennsylvania Ave. NW / Website
Date: Sunday, June 12. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Head to this huge festival as it takes over iconic Pennsylvania Avenue in honor of Pride Month. There will be over 300 service organizations, artists, faith-based groups, schools, and other LGBTQ supporting groups. With two large food courts and three bustling beverage gardens, there’s so much to explore. Each beverage garden is hosted by a local bar or sporting league, so check with your favorites to see how they’ll be involved in the festival.
Live entertainment includes a headlining performance by the Joe Jonas helmed band DNCE, along with RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni Willow Pill and Symone. There will also be local LGBTQ+ talent spread across three stages. This event is completely free.
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Nationals Park / Website
Date: Tuesday, June 14. 7:05 p.m.
Celebrate Pride Month with the Washington Nationals. For this unique night, guests who select the special ticket option will receive Night OUT swag, and $5 from each ticket will be donated to the community organization Team DC. Guests will also receive a Nationals pride-themed shirt, with more details becoming available as the date approaches.
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