More Events and Things to Do in D.C., Maryland and Virginia This Weekend Our Pride Guide has more details plus a look at other LGBTQIA+ Pride Month celebrations in Maryland and Virginia. Parties include RIOT! The Capital Pride Official Opening Party (Friday, 9 p.m., Echostage) and WONDERLAND, which organizers describe as “Alice in Wonderland meets Willy Wonka meets Studio 54” (Saturday, 8 p.m., HQO).
There’s also an author talk with James Kirchick about his book “Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington” (Thursday, 7 p.m., Library of Congress), DC Front Runners Pride Run (Friday, 6:30 p.m., Congressional Cemetery), Sixth & I's National Pride Shabbat Service (Friday, 6 p.m.), the WERQ Pride Party & Drag Show (Saturday, 3-6 p.m., DC Brau beer garden) and the We Say Gay Pride Party (Sunday, 3-11 p.m., Dirty Habit). The Pride on the Pier and Fireworks Show (Saturday, 2-9 p.m., The Wharf) will have entertainment, a dance party plus a family-friendly zone. Excitement Builds for Something in the Waterįrom family-friendly gatherings to late-night ragers, there are many ways to celebrate pride weekend.
