How to Enjoy a Gay Pride Festival in Washington, DC

Whether you are gay or lesbian or just support the rights of your fellow human beings, and you live in the nation's capital, you can celebrate gay culture by attending a pride festival in Washington, DC.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access

1. Visit the Website for Capital Pride or the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to find events in the DC area and join the advocacy community (see Resources below). Capital Pride usually holds the festival in June.
2. You can offer your services as a volunteer for the DC Pride festival by emailing [e-mail], or calling 202-797-3510.
3. Southwest Airlines carries a designation as Capital Pride's premier travel partner.
4. Performers, sponsors and exhibitors can visit the Capital Pride Web site and fill application forms online. Sponsorships are available at several levels, explained in a PDF-formatted brochure you can find on-site.