Event Calendar

12/21/2024 - 12/21/2025

THU

January

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Save the Date for the Monthly Chamber Connect an opportunity to network with current and future members. More information coming soon!

THU

January

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Come join our upcoming virtual Rise and Grind Speaker Series! The Rise and Grind Speaker Series is open to the public. The cost of admission is free. Register at https://business.eccdc.biz/events AGENDA ...

THU

February

Chamber Connect!

6:30 PM

Save the Date for the Monthly Chamber Connect an opportunity to network with current and future members. More information coming soon!

THU

February

Rise and Grind Speaker Series

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

THU

March

Chamber Connect!

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Save the Date for the Monthly Chamber Connect an opportunity to network with current and future members. More information coming soon!

THU

March

Rise and Grind Speaker Series

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Come join our upcoming virtual Rise and Grind Speaker Series! The Rise and Grind Speaker Series is open to the public. The cost of admission is free. AGENDA OVERVIEW 9:00 – 9:25 Speed Networking ...

THU

April

Chamber Connect!

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Save the Date for the Monthly Chamber Connect an opportunity to network with current and future members. More information coming soon!

TUE

April

EEOC Legal Updates

9:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Join Regional Attorney Debra Lawrence for a comprehensive two-hour workshop covering the latest legal developments from the EEOC. In this special session, Ms. Lawrence will present on critical recent updates, including: the Pregnant Workers Fairness ...

THU

April

Rise and Grind Speaker Series

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

FRI

May Jun

16 30

Paint the World with Pride

Visitors to WorldPride DC will be in awe when they discover the city’s enthusiasm in decorating for Pride month. Encompassing Washington, DC and the surrounding regions, Paint the Town with Pride is a collective campaign that promotes the colorful ...

SAT

May Jun

17 8

World Pride 2025

WorldPride Washington, DC 2025 2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, DC! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for Washington, DC to host WorldPride 2025 and share this momentous and exciting milestone with our ...

THU

May

World Pride 2025 Kickoff Party

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Join ECC & ECF for the annual Pride Kickoff Celebration!

FRI

May Jun

23 8

International Choral Festival

Each day of the World Pride Festival the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW) will present a 45-minute pop-up choral performance that include ensembles of GMCW (Potomac Fever, Rock Creek Singers, Seasons of Love, GenOUT Youth Chorus, and 17th ...

FRI

May Jun

23 6

DC Black Pride

More than 30 years after the first DC Black Pride drew 800 people to Banneker Field for a day themed “Let’s All Come Together,” more than 300,000 members of the LGBTQ+ community of African descent and their allies have come to Washington, DC during ...

FRI

May Jun

23 1

Pride Film Festival

We are proud to partner with Reel Affirmations, the award-winning LGBTQ+ film festival, to present classics and new offerings in film. Whether watching under the starry skies or the comfort of one of our historic cinemas, film will make an important ...

FRI

May Jun

30 4

Capital Cup: Sports Festival

Our recent history has demonstrated that sports present opportunities to advance awareness, understanding, acceptance, and equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community. When done right, sports can also provide a place of connection and belonging.

SAT

May

World Pride Welcome Concert

6:00 PM - 11:59 PM

WorldPride 2025 will kick off the Welcome Ceremony at Nationals Park with remarks from key dignitaries and the welcoming of the Capital Cup athletes. The memorable celebration will showcase the rich history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in ...

THU

June

Capital Pride Honors

Every year, the Capital Pride Alliance acknowledges outstanding individuals, leaders, and activists in the National Capital Region who have furthered causes important to the LGBTQ+ community. In recognition of WorldPride DC 2025, we are proud to award ...

FRI

June

6 7

Music Festival: Global Dance Party

For the first and only time in history, the largest LGBTQ+ celebration comes to DC on the 50th Anniversary of Capital Pride. Get ready for the ultimate global dance party! This unique 2-day music festival spans 3 STAGES with diverse mind-blowing ...

FRI

June

WorldPride Street Festival & Concert

Already one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in the world, the Capital Pride Festival and Concert will extend to two days during WorldPride Weekend. The Festival features hundreds of tented exhibitors including LGBTQ+ organizations, artisans, food and ...

SAT

June

World Pride Parade

Join us for a Parade on one of the most iconic avenues in the World. Starting in the vibrant Logan Circle neighborhood and winding its way down 14th Street, the parade transforms Pennsylvania Avenue into a colorful corridor of joy, with the iconic U.S. ...

SUN

June

International March on Washington & Rally

Following the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr., Marian Anderson, and countless others who have demanded freedom, and feature renowned LGBTQ+ activists and leaders from around the world. The march route will start in the historic Dupont Circle ...

SUN

June

WorldPride Closing Ceremony & Concert

An extraordinary week deserves an epic closing ceremony! WorldPride will conclude with an epic Closing Ceremony, featuring incredible entertainment and performances by a variety of notable artists. The evening will highlight a montage of the week’s ...

THU

June