Your D.C. guide to Pride Month: Parades, parties, concerts and more

It's Pride Month in D.C. with a full calendar of Capital Pride events, as well as other happenings at museums, bars and restaurants, and community hubs around the city.

New this year: Capital Pride moved their big weekend to June 20-21 due to other major events tied to America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

State of play: Capital Pride is behind some of the biggest events in town, plus a full roster of community and affiliated events ranging from sports to entertainment and advocacy that you can check out here.

Capital Pride events not to miss:

Pride on the Pier | The Wharf | June 14, 4-9pm

The Washington Blade-hosted party features waterfront performances, food and drink specials, dancing, and some of the best sunset views of Pride Week. Free

RIOT! Opening Party | Echostage | June 19, 9pm-3:30am

The official kickoff celebration featuring celeb DJs like BOB The Drag Queen and Myki Meeks. Tickets $39+

Capital Pride Parade | Logan Circle through Downtown | June 20, 3pm start

The marquee event of Pride weekend returns with floats, marching groups, performers and thousands of spectators lining the route, which starts on 14th Street and winds down toward the National Mall. Free

• Arrive early if you want a prime spot. Bars and restaurants throwing their own watch parties along the way.

17th Street Pride Block Party | Dupont Circle | June 20, noon start

One of D.C.'s most beloved Pride traditions turns the heart of the city's historic LGBTQ neighborhood into a daylong street festival with DJs, drag performances, food vendors, beer gardens and community organizations. Free

Crack of Noon Parade Brunch | Viceroy in Logan Circle | June 20, noon start

Pre-game for the parade with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, mimosas and appearances by parade participants. Tickets 75+

Capital Pride Festival & Concert | Pennsylvania Avenue | June 21, noon start

The all-day festival brings together hundreds of exhibitors, advocacy organizations, food vendors and live entertainment.

• Maren Morris will headline the concert with other performances by Leikeli47, Harrison, Lisa Lisa and Myki Meeks, culminating in a Capitol Sunset Dance Party.

More Pride events happening around D.C.

Pride on Screen Film Festival | AFI Silver Theatre | Through June 30

AFI Silver's annual Pride series returns to Silver Spring with films celebrating LGBTQ+ stories from around the world. Tickets start around $14 per screening, with showtimes varying throughout the month.

Dyke March: Dykes Against ICE | Dupont Circle | June 5, 7pm

The DC Dyke March returns with a protest-focused Pride event centered on queer liberation and opposition to ICE.

• Mark your calendars for a June 16 Dyke Party at Dew Drop Inn, featuring an art market (7pm to late).

Pride Family Day | Smithsonian American Art Museum | June 6, 11:30am

A family friendly day with performances by DC's Different Drummers, GenOUT and more. Visitors can explore LGBTQ+ artists in the galleries, participate in art activities and enjoy Pride-themed food and drink specials available for purchase.

Gay Men's Chorus: Soul Divas | Lincoln Theatre | June 6-7, times vary

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's annual Pride concert celebrates legendary divas with two evening performances. Tickets $26+

Big Dyke Summer Flea Market | Wunder Garten | June 7, noon

More than 30 queer vendors, artists and makers will take over the NoMa beer garden. Tickets $7+

Over Easy | Songbyrd | June 7, 2pm

The popular queer day party returns with DJs Mothershiester, Clamazon and Tropigal — a "trans-positive, all-gender-inclusive, anti-racist, pro-consensual-makeout space." Tickets $7

Pride Fundraiser for SMYAL | Multiple venues

Support the nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth at a patio party at the Fountain Inn on June 8 (free) or a benefit concert at Songbyrd on June 12 (tickets $15).

Maricoteca | DC9 | June 13, 11pm

A dance party built by and for DC's LGBTQ+ Latine community, featuring DJs El Sucio, Cybersyn and Kristy La Rat. Tickets $10+

Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival | Congressional Cemetery | June 14, 11am

The historic cemetery, known for its "Gay Corner" of LGBTQ+ trailblazers, hosts a day of vendors, performances and activities celebrating LGBTQ+ history and community. Free

Orville Peck | Wolf Trap | June 14, 7pm

The masked country music star brings his lauded live show to Wolf Trap during Pride Month. Tickets $51+

District of Pride Showcase | Lincoln Theatre | June 17, 7pm

Celebrating 20 years of the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, this free showcase features live music, drag, storytelling and community honors — all hosted by Rayceen Pendarvis.

Booty Rex | Black Cat | June 19, 7pm

A Pride Weekend institution featuring seven DJs, live drumming by Asha "Boom" Santee, dancers and one of the city's most energetic queer dance floors.

Pride Mini Ball | The Pocket | June 20, 8pm

Experience D.C.'s ballroom culture with the stars of kiki. Newcomers and experienced performers are welcome. Tickets $16.

Big Freedia | 9:30 Club | June 25, 7pm

The New Orleans bounce icon brings her high-energy live show to D.C. for one of the month's biggest queer music events. Tickets $33+

STATIC: A Queer Fashion Show | Transmission | June 27-28, 5:30pm

The fashion showcase features local queer designers and models. Stay for the rooftop DJ afterparty. Tickets $7-$13