DC Black Pride (Center for Black Equity)

DC Black Pride is an annual LGBTQ+ celebration and advocacy event held Memorial Day Weekend in Washington, DC, organized by the Center for Black Equity since 1991. The event centers Black LGBTQIA+ culture, creativity, and community through curated programming that goes beyond celebration to emphasize joy with purpose, care, and cultural impact. Key features include workshops, health and wellness resources, drag performances, spoken word poetry, ballroom culture, community spaces, and signature events like the opening reception, pageant, and Pride in the Park gathering.