Washington, D.C
11 Pride Month Celebrations Around the DC Area
Here’s a guide to all things Pride month around DC. You can celebrate at a new play at Woolly Mammoth Theatre, a pet-friendly Pride brunch, and at one—or all—of Capital Pride’s energy-packed events.
Nationals Night Out
June 6
location_on Nationals Park
Receive a Nationals Night Out wearable flag, and cheer on our home team as they play against the Atlanta Braves on one of the biggest Pride nights in baseball. This special evening in local sports has been running for 19 years; ticket proceeds help support Team DC, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ participation in sports. ($19+).
Rose: You Are Who You Eat
through June 23
location_on Penn Quarter
Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s Rose: You Are Who You Eat features gender-themed storytelling and wordplay based on a true story. The humorous and heartfelt production is a musical tribute to Rose, the twin sister who was consumed in the womb by main character John Jarboe ($5+ pay-what-you-can tickets available).
Capital Pride
June 8-9
location_on Downtown, Logan Circle, and Dupont
The Capital Pride Parade will take to the streets on June 8 in support of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, and the new route begins at the intersection of 14th and T streets, NW. The outdoor festivities also include food trucks, vendors, and a music block party on 17th Street. The following day will bring the massive Pride Festival downtown along Pennsylvania Avenue and the Capital Pride Concert featuring live entertainment across three stages with music from stars such as Ava Max and Billy Porter. Plus, there are more than 300 exhibitors, bites, beverages, and a sunset dance party (free).
Pride on the Pier
If you are looking for a less-crowded alternative to Pride festivities, then visit Pride on the Pier at the Wharf. The fifth annual event includes a drag show, live music by DJs Honey and Heat, a screening of the Pride Parade, and a fireworks finale over the waterfront (free).
DC Dyke March
June 7
location_on Lafayette Square
The community-run DC Dyke March is organizing a rally at historic Lafayette Square. All are welcome to stand in solidarity in the spirit of this year’s theme: Dykes Against Ge(NO)cide (free).
Drag Bingo Brunch
June 9
location_on Navy Yard
This guacamole and taco brunch at Agua 301 comes with an extra side of Pride-themed entertainment. Brunch foodies can compete in a game of bingo while watching drag performances and grooving to spins from DJ Moo-Moo ($20).
Takoma Pride Day
June 9
location_on Takoma Park
Takoma Pride Day invites all ages to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at a colorful street fair and Kids Pride Parade. The fun day offers face painting, chalk art, food vendors, and an appearance from drag queen Tara Hoot (free).
Pride Paw-rade Brunch
June 9
location_on The Darcy Hotel
Here’s a fun way to get your furry friends involved in Pride commemorations. You and your pup can enjoy a 3-course prix-fixe menu with mimosas at Gerrard Street Kitchen’s rainbow-decorated outdoor patio. Dress your pets in their best Pride outfits for a parade and costume contest around the hotel’s driveway and lobby; winners can clinch an overnight staycation at The Darcy Hotel ($25+).
Live Tour: Over the Rainbow
June 16
location_on Farragut Square
If you’re looking to add local history to your June calendar, then this guided walking tour is a cool option. A Tour Of Her Own will take guests on a feminist history journey through a queer lens to learn about historic civil rights activists, First Ladies, and gender equality advocates that made an impact in DC ($40).
Out & About Festival
June 22
location_on Wolf Trap
Live out loud at the Out & About Festival in celebration of Pride Month. The event will spotlight LGBTQ+ artists and allies featuring headliner and Grammy winner Brittany Howard, indie singer Jenny Lewis, vocalist icon Kim Gordon, pop group Lawrence, and other musicians at Wolf Trap’s charming outdoor amphitheater. There’s a kid-friendly concert, too ($49+ for festival tickets, $12 for children’s shows).
Lavender Con
June 29-30
location_on National Press Club
Find a new read at Lavender Con, a book festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ authors and stories. The event is presented by DC’s all-queer independent bookstore Little District Books and features book signings from writers like Aaron Aceves, Suzie Clark, and Lauren R. Taylor. Readers can sit in on author panels that touch on the topics of representation, romance, horror, and fantasy in writing. ($35+).
Washington, D.C
What to know about the ‘No Kings’ protest in DC this weekend
‘No Kings’ protests across DC
Thousands of people took to the streets of Washington, D.C., and across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration as part of massive “No Kings” protests.
WASHINGTON – Washington, D.C., and the surrounding DMV area are set to host the third major “No Kings” march and rally this Saturday, March 28, 2026, as part of a wave of nationwide demonstrations planned for the same day.
Event details:
Organized locally by area chapters of Indivisible and allied grassroots groups, the event aims to draw protesters to downtown Washington and surrounding counties to oppose policies of the Trump administration and to voice broader concerns about civil rights and democratic norms.
The march will kick off at 10 a.m., with participants gathering at Memorial Circle near Arlington Cemetery, with additional access from the Blue Line or nearby parking at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to the event organizers. There is no public parking in the immediate area, but participants can be dropped off at the circle.
People take part in a “No Kings” protest in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua via Getty Images)
From there, the procession will head across the Memorial Bridge into Washington, D.C., passing the Lincoln Memorial and continuing on to the Washington Monument.
At the conclusion of the march, participants can walk to a downtown rally, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A broader movement
Big picture view:
A nationwide series of “No Kings” protests is set for March 28—over 3,000 events are scheduled.
These protests are organized by groups including Indivisible and the broader 50501 Movement, which have coordinated previous actions in June and October 2025 that drew millions of participants nationwide, including in Washington, D.C.
Other ‘No Kings’ rallies in the DMV
Dig deeper:
In addition to the main rally in downtown D.C., several other demonstrations tied to “No Kings 3” are scheduled around the DMV this Saturday.
In Arlington, Virginia, activists are organizing a march across the Memorial Bridge beginning at 10 a.m., with protesters expected to continue into West Potomac Park before joining larger crowds in the District proper, for example.
There are hundreds of “No Kings” events scheduled to take place this Saturday throughout the DMV. You can click here to find a list of all of them.
The Source: Information from “No Kings” organizers, Indivisible, Mobilize and previous FOX 5 DC reporting.
Washington, D.C
Great Mother March sets out on 500-mile pilgrimage from Asheville to Washington
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Great Mother March has begun a 500-mile pilgrimage from Asheville, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C.
Organizers said the 32-day journey is a women’s empowerment pilgrimage inspired by the Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace.
“This is a universal movement,” founder Whitney Freya, an artist, author and sacred activist, said. “Everyone has a mother. Every tradition reveres a Great Mother. And we all depend on Mother Earth. This march is a call to honor those truths while reminding us what is possible when we move together, with intention, hope, and love.”
The march is expected to end April 22, Earth Day, when participants reach the steps of the U.S. Capitol.

Here’s a look at the group’s route:
Organizers said the group will walk alongside the Appalachian Mountains through rural communities in North Carolina and Virginia, with planned stops including Black Mountain, Old Fort, Marion, Linville and Boone, North Carolina.
From there, the group plans to travel via Todd and West Jefferson, North Carolina, and the River Country Campground along the New River, to the Peace Pentagon near Independence, Virginia.
The marchers are expected to arrive in Galax, Virginia, on April 1, then continue to Hillsville, Floyd, Ferrum and Rocky Mount, arriving in Rocky Mount on April 5.
The group is expected to reach Lynchburg on April 9 and travel up U.S. 29 to Waynesboro, arriving April 12.
Organizers said the marchers plan to arrive in Charlottesville on April 13 and spend April 14 at IX Art Park to rest and prepare for the final leg to Washington.
From Charlottesville, the group plans overnight stops in Barboursville, Orange, Culpeper and Warrenton, Virginia, before arriving in Manassas on April 19. Additional stops include the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia, and Alexandria, Virginia, ahead of the group’s arrival in Washington on April 22.
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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC
A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while on duty, according to a statement from the agency.
Park Police said the officer was shot at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Southeast Washington on Queens Stroll Pl.
The officer has been transported to a local hospital, officials said.
The circumstances of the shooting are unclear. A Park Police spokesperson told ABC News the officer has non-life-threatening injuries.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that she has spoken to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll and was briefed on the shooting.
“Please pray for the officer’s recovery,” the attorney general said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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