Dc gay pride parade 2024

Parade

Accessibility

Accessible Seating Location #1

  • Location: 14th & T Street NW (adjacent to Room & Board)
  • Admission: Entry is free, but registration is required for a wristband. Pre-registration has closed.
  • Accommodations: Folding chairs and space reserved for wheelchairs available on a first come first serve basis. ASL interpretation provided. Registration does not guarantee entry due to capacity.
  • Hours of Operation: Entry begins at 1PM. Area closes after conclusion of Parade.

Accessible Seating Location #2

  • Location: Pennsylvania Ave NW (south of Freedom Plaza)
  • Admission: Entry is free, but registration is required for a wristband.
  • Accommodations: Bleacher seating and space reserved for wheelchairs available on a first approach first serve basis. Registration does not guarantee entry due to capacity.
  • Hours of Operation: Entry begins at 1PM. Area closes after conclusion of Parade.

Viewing Areas

The Grand Stand Bleachers will be located:
Freedom Plaza: Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Must own a ticket that was pre-purchased.

Participation Grants

Through the assist of our advocates, partners, participants, and individual donors, we are fortunate, through our Pride Fund, to be able to offer two opportunities to assist organizations with a financial need.

Organizations with financial need, can use for one-time financial assistance, through our Pride Fund. This grant is only reveal to first-time Parade or Festival participants. To apply, please click the link below. Note that an active Pride Community account is required to register for the Parade and/or Festival, and to apply for a grant. Once logged in, click “Parade and Festival Registration”. To employ for a grant, click “Apply for a Grant”.

Volunteer Grants

Become an Alliance volunteer partner to assist in the accomplishment and impact of the annual Capital Pride Celebration. To qualify, your organization must be adj to supply a minimum of ten (10) volunteers, for a minimum hour shift, during Pride Celebration week. Your volunteer support will provide you the opportunity to boost funds for your organization or the Pride Fund, promote your organizat

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