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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 international community.
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Wednesday, June 4
 

9:00am EDT

WELCOME & OPENING PLENARY
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
  1. Official Welcome | WorldPride Washington, D.C. Human Rights Committee and InterPride
  2. Land Acknowledgment
  3. Opening Poem
  4. TBA
  5. TBA
  6. Keynote | “The Most Powerful Weapon: Education as a Tool for Acceptance"
  7. Keynote | "Global Tactics for Intersectional LGBTIQ+ Rights and Liberation: Building Resilient, Community-led Movements"
Speakers
avatar for RICHA TRIPATHI

RICHA TRIPATHI

High School Student & LGBTQ+ Student Rights Advocate
Richa Tripathi (any/all) is a junior at John F. Kennedy High School in Maryland. Since their freshman year of high school, they have been active in local LGBTQ+ student advocacy as part of the leadership for the student organization, MoCo Pride Youth, and the Director for the LGBTQ... Read More →
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PHYLL OPOKU-GYIMAH aka LADY PHYLL

CEO and Co-Founder, UK Black Pride (UKBP)
Phyll Opoku-Gyimah is the nucleus of the award-winning celebration and protest that is UK Black Pride. Widely known as Lady Phyll – partly due to her decision to reject an MBE in the New Year’s Honours' list to protest Britain’s role in formulating anti-LGBTQI+ penal codes... Read More →
Wednesday June 4, 2025 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
National Theatre DC 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
 
Thursday, June 5
 

4:00pm EDT

HOLLYWOOD HEROS PANEL: THE POWER & RESPONSIBILITY OF OUT ARTIST-ACTIVISTS
Thursday June 5, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
This panel brings together influential out LGBTQ+ individuals who are leveraging their platforms to drive social change and challenge harmful norms. Through thoughtful discussion, panelists will reflect on their experiences navigating public visibility, the complexities of advocacy, and the responsibility that comes with being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community. With a focus on both personal and professional journeys, the conversation will explore how visibility can serve as a powerful tool for advancing equality, amplifying marginalized voices, and reshaping societal perceptions of LGBTQ+ identities.
Thursday June 5, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
National Theatre DC 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
 
Friday, June 6
 

11:40am EDT

CLOSING PLENARY & PASSING OF THE MESSAGE STICK
Friday June 6, 2025 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
  1. WorldPride Washington, D.C. 2025 Human Rights Conference Committee
Friday June 6, 2025 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
National Theatre DC 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

12:00pm EDT

DRAG RACE CELEBRATORY PERFORMANCE CLOSING
Friday June 6, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for COURTNEY ACT

COURTNEY ACT

Boy, Girl, Artist, Advocate—Courtney Act is more than just the sum of her parts. In 2003, Shane Jenek auditioned for the first season of Australian Idol. Turned away, he bent the rules—and his gender—returning the next day as Courtney Act. A star was born. Courtney was signed... Read More →
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PEPPERMINT

Peppermint….Everyone’s Favorite FlavorPeppermint’s star has continued to rise since her smashing success as first runner upon Season 9 of Rupaul’s Drag Race. Soon after she became the first trans woman tooriginate a principal role on Broadway when she was cast as Pythio in... Read More →
avatar for BOB THE DRAG QUEEN

BOB THE DRAG QUEEN

The nickname of non-binary comic/actor Caldwell Tidicue, “Bob The Drag Queen” describes herself as “hilarious, beautiful, talented and...humble.” Bob’s unabashed confidence won her the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” on season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race... Read More →
Friday June 6, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
National Theatre DC 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
 
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