Metro Weekly

Pride Guide

  • A Chorus of Approval

    Rest assured that the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C., will once more grace both the Capital Pride Festival and Parade (and, yes, the confetti...

  • Pride's Birthday Bash

    If you were celebrating 35 years, wouldn't you want to throw a big party at a swanky hotspot? ''We're looking forward to having all of...

  • Pride's Partius Maximus

    Ever been to a gay pride party with a simulated volcano? ''That's going to be the DJ booth,'' says Bradley Portnoy. ''The DJ is going...

  • Beat Patrol

    When Steve Henderson was only 15 years old in North Baltimore County, he started throwing ''illegal'' parties and DJ-ing. ''A friend of mine was a...

  • Born to Strum

    In the past year, Michelle Raymond has taken up, among other things, softball, rowing, kickball and sailing. And all because of Jim Carrey. Yes, that...

  • Parade Map and Line-Up

    As of May 15, 2010. Subject to change. Saturday, June 12, rain or shine Stepoff is 6:30 p.m. at 23rd & P Sts. NW AARP...

  • Entertainment Lineup: Main Stage, Rainbow Stage, Arts Stage

    As of press time. Please note: Time windows are approximate. Performers are listed in alphabetical order in their time windows. Performers subject to change without...

  • Festival Map, Booths and Vendors

    As of May 15, 2010. Subject to change. 4 Seasons Grill Time AARP ACE Adventure Resort Adventuring Affirmation: GLBT Mormons Affordable Health Insurance AHF-Blair Underwood...

  • Pridescopes

    Heavenly Round Up: There are contradictions and confusions in the air and all around. Key elements turn up missing, or just plain not where anyone...

  • Letter from Dyana Mason

    Welcome to Capital Pride 2009! On behalf of the entire staff, board, and volunteers of Capital Pride it with great pleasure that I welcome you...

  • Letter from Michael Lutz

    Greetings! On behalf of the Board of Directors of Capital Pride, I welcome you to the 34th Annual Capital Pride Celebration. Our theme, ''Generations of...

  • The Big Show

    There's something for everyone at the 34th Annual Capital Pride, from nearly 100 contingents marching in the Parade, to a Festival stage featuring lesbian rocker...

  • A New Beginning

    When Whitman-Walker Clinic announced that it was ending it stewardship of the annual Capital Pride celebration and announced its search for a new host organization,...

  • Pride's Supermodel

    ''You know, when the blistering draught scorches the earth's surface, it has to cover itself with clouds to do a repair job. And that's what...