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Don’t miss the family story time at 2:30 p.m. Woodridge Neighborhood Library is hosting a party for LGBTQ+ youth and their families that will feature hands-on crafts, games, food and more starting at 1 p.m. Event details.Ĭelebrate LGBTQ+ Youth at this Family Pride Festival
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Enjoy a full day of entertainment on three stages, food, drink, and advocacy with over 300 exhibitors. Come back on June 12 for the return of the Capital Pride Festival. On June 11, march down Pennsylvania Avenue and show off your pride along the 1.5 mile parade route. It’s time to celebrate! Pride events are back this year in a BIG way. For the youngest ones (3 & up) there will be a rainbow streamer station, for kids 5 & up a multi-colored weaving craft and for the oldest kids (8 & up) pride flag-inspired jewelry making. Enjoy hands-on fun with rainbow-themed crafts for the littles. There will be DJs, drummers and an age-appropriate drag show featuring local legends Ruth Allen Ginsburg, Desiree, Tippa Buckley and Molasses. If you start your pride partying in Washington, D.C., plan a trip up the East Coast to New York City for its pride festivities. It’ll feature local DJs, screenings of queer works by regional filmmakers, live music, and. The three-day festival is curated by Pussy Noir, Don Burke and JaxKnife Complex. Celebrate the history of DC’s drag community at the Kennedy Center. Plaza on June 4 (outside of the Smithsonian American Art Museum) for a family pride festival featuring music, performances and crafts. Thursday, June 3 through Saturday, June 5 at various times. Sprinkle on some glitter, proudly raise those rainbow flags and add these fun activities to your family calendar.ĭIY Pride Jewelry at SAAM’s Pride Family Day Everyone’s favorite headlining events are back this year- the Capital Pride Parade, the Capital Pride Festival and SAAM’s Family Pride Day -along with a number of small, family-friendly events hosted by DC’s Public Libraries. What started out as a block party in 1975 has gained momentum every year, adding a parade in the early 80s and now a month full month of activities today. June is National Gay Pride Month and Washington, DC is one of the most fun places to be to celebrate.