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WorldPride Washington, DC 2025

The nation's capital is proud to host WorldPride 2025, an event that celebrates diversity, equality and love on a global scale.

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of celebrating Pride in DC, this momentous occasion will bring together millions from around the world to honor and uplift the LGBTQ+ community through a spectacular series of events, parades and cultural festivities.

Set against the iconic backdrop of Washington, DC, WorldPride 2025 promises an unforgettable experience filled with electrifying energy, historical significance and a unifying spirit.

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Where to Stay

 

Make the most of your WorldPride experience by staying at one of the event’s official partner hotels, whether you're looking for the Human Rights Conference HQ or a rooftop pool. Explore even more accommodations through stay.washington.org, where you’ll find options to fit your budget and style. Plus, browse LGBTQ+-focused deals on hotels, tours and more as you celebrate Pride to the fullest in DC.

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Safety and Security

A lively Pride parade with participants in white shirts and colorful beads waving rainbow flags, marching past historic buildings while holding a "Ride with Pride" Amtrak banner.

 

  • Washington, DC is well practiced in hosting critical and sensitive events safely and securely. The city is where people come to make their voices heard.
  • WorldPride DC 2025 has the full support of Mayor Bowser’s office and organizers are focused on ensuring safety is paramount for visitors and residents.
  • The Mayor’s office has a top-to-bottom safety protocol in place, with the level of preparation on par with high-security events like inauguration.
  • DC’s Metropolitan Police Department works in tandem with numerous local agencies, including DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (DC HSEMA). Security measures both seen and unseen will be in place.
  • Efforts include pre-event web-related surveillance, on-site security/police, advanced life support stations, roving medic teams, aerial surveillance and anti-scaling systems and barricades where applicable.
  • The 2-day street festival will be fenced with a secure entrance.
  • Capital Pride is augmenting DC’s efforts with additional private security
  • District leaders have been focused on reducing crime in the city. Violent crime is down 35% and efforts continue.
  • Washington, DC is, and will remain, one of the most progressive and inclusive cities in the world, with a strong and vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
  • DC has the largest percentage of residents who identify as LGBTQ+ in the United States (more than 14 percent).
  • Visitors and locals are encouraged to sign up for real-time alerts through AlertDC (alert.dc.gov).


Find more information at worldpridedc.org.

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Capital Pride Alliance logo: a colorful representation of US Capitol, using LGBTQIA+ flags.

 

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