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Capital Pride Festival Moves to WorldPride Welcome Center

4/28/2025

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The Capital Pride Alliance has moved its vibrant events from the Kennedy Center to the WorldPride Welcome Center in Washington, D.C., in response to President Trump's controversial leadership and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. Kicking off on May 17, the festival will feature a lively drag story hour and a spectacular International Pride Orchestra concert, marking 50 years of Pride in the capital.

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The Capital Pride Alliance has moved its vibrant events from the Kennedy Center to the WorldPride Welcome Center in Washington, D.C., in response to President Trump's controversial leadership and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments. Kicking off on May 17, the festival will feature a lively drag story hour and a spectacular International Pride Orchestra concert, marking 50 years of Pride in the capital.