2025 World Pride Parade Washington, DC

Get ready to flood the streets of Washington, D.C., with color and pride! On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the nation's capital will host the spectacular WorldPride Parade, marking a milestone—the 50th anniversary of D.C.'s first Pride celebration under its theme, “The Fabric of Freedom.” Beginning at 14th & T Streets NW and winding past the U.S. Capitol, this vibrant march transforms Pennsylvania Avenue into a rainbow ribbon of unity, featuring floats, grand marshals like Laverne Cox and Reneé Rapp, thousands of marchers, and a 1,000-foot flag carried by the Gay Men’s Chorus. It's a joyous and heartfelt blend of celebration, activism, and community solidarity—drawing hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies from across the globe washingtonpost.com+15worldpridedc.org+15washingtonpost.com+15.

Despite light rain and political tension in a year of renewed attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, participants have turned out in force—420,000 strong, according to estimates—demonstrating resilience and unity through love and visibility . From the booming live bands to the bubble-blowing floats, the festive energy pulses with purpose: to be seen, celebrated, and heard in the ongoing fight for equality.