Get your rainbows ready. June is Pride Month, and there are many ways for George Washington University community members to celebrate LGBTQIA+ life and history in Washington, D.C. Here are just a few.
June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Capital Pride Alliance Rooftop Pool Party
Penthouse Pool & Lounge
1212 4th St., SE
$25 and up; must be 21
It’s a Pride Month rooftop pool party—what more do you want?
June 7 at 9 p.m. RIOT! Official Capital Pride Opening Party
Echostage
2135 Queens Chapel Rd., NE
$27 and up; must be 18
Local, national and world-famous queer performers, including RuPaul’s Drag Race star Sapphira Cristál, headline this dance extravaganza kicking off Capital pride.
June 8 at noon Capital Pride 17th Street Block Party
Dupont Circle
Free
Enjoy art, performances, community and local food and drink specials while strolling D.C.’s historic Dupont Circle neighborhood at this annual favorite event.
June 8 at 3 p.m. GW PRIDE Stride at Capital Pride Parade 2024
Rhode Island Avenue & 15th Street, NW
Free
Haul out your brightest 80s and 90s gear and sign up now to march with GW at D.C.’s capstone Pride event. Registrants also receive tickets to the parade afterparty.
June 8 at 7:30 Capital Pride Trans Pool Party
Penthouse Pool and Lounge
Fourth floor, 1612 U St., NW
Free; must be 21
Cool down and relax after the parade at this poolside afterparty featuring special guests, light refreshments and a cash bar.
June 9 at noon Capital Pride Festival and Concert
Pennsylvania Avenue & Constitution Avenue, NW
Free
With three performance stages and dozens of entertainers, vendors and exhibitors, this daylong party is not to be missed. Headliners include Ava Max, Billy Porter, KeKe Palmer and more.
