WorldPride DC 2025 Update   

Partner Prides Kick-Off, Welcome Center Opens  

WorldPride DC 2025 begins this week as Partner Prides kick-off, the official Welcome Center opens, and the Pride365 mobile app launches, helping visitors navigate the full three-week program of events around the capital region. WorldPride DC features a vibrant and innovative slate of programming, with cultural events to inspire, connect, and empower the global LGBTQ+ community. The growing calendar of activities highlights the diversity and inclusivity of Washington, DC.   

Partner Prides 

Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Pride, DC Latinx Pride, and Trans Pride Washington DC all begin this week.  

API Pride will include a series of events that honor the diverse, rich cultural heritage, achievements, and contributions of the API LGBTQ+ community and strive to spark conversations of joy to create change in the world. Event highlights include:  

Annual get together of DC AAPI organization in celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month. 

  • Dragon Boat Race –  Saturday, May 17 at Thompsons Boat Center, 7AM – 5PM 

AQUA DC’s Out2Paddle team will hit the water for the DC Dragon Boat Festival. Each May, this event provides the chance to carve out space and visibility for the queer Asian and Pacific Islander community. 

The acclaimed author will host a talkback event on Monday, May 19 at Sixth & at 7PM. 

DC Latinx Pride will feature a groundbreaking series of 20+ events that honor the resilience, culture, and history of Latinx LGBTQ+ communities. From lively fiestas to thought-provoking community events, this celebration brings together local and international voices to uplift shared roots and the generations of activism that have shaped shared identities. With performances from incredible local and national talent, Latinx Pride will spotlight the unique vibrancy of Washington, DC’s Latinx LGBTQ+ community, creating a space for joy, connection, and solidarity. This week’s events include: 

This gathering will include a guided spiritual practice, moments of reflection, and collective learning activity to honor Indigenous traditions and the deep roots.  

Latinx Pride 2025 will kick off with a night of community, music and excitement. Celebrate the beauty, strength, and spirit of community with the crowning of this year’s Mx., Mrs., Mr. DC Latinx Pride, and MS. Drag DC Latinx Pride. 

Trans Pride Washington, DC is a community-driven organization founded over a decade ago by Savanna Wanzer. The group is led by trans individuals dedicated to empowering and uplifting Trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse communities in the Washington, DC area. Through advocacy, education, and celebration, it creates inclusive spaces where individuals can connect, share experiences, and thrive.  

  • Trans Pride Conference & Resource Fair – Saturday, May 17, 9:30 AM–5:00 PM  

This full-day conference features community-led workshops, keynote speakers, panel discussions, and a bustling resource fair with dozens of organizations and service providers. 

  • The Official After Party – Saturday, May 17, 6:00 PM–9:30 PM
    An evening of entertainment hosted by Trans Pride DC is our annual joyful tradition for a night full of music, mingling, and memories. This free party is open to guests 18+. 
  • Sinners & Saints: A Trans Pride Late Night Party – Saturday, May 17, 10:00 PM–2:00 AM
    For those who want to keep the celebration going, this sultry, themed after-party brings together nightlife and liberation for an unforgettable experience. This free party is open to guests 21+. 
  • Sunday Funday – Sunday, May 18, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Unwind with community in a casual, affirming social space that centers connection, relaxation, and meeting new friends. This free event is open to guests 18+. 

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