D.C.’s LGBTQIA+ Pride parade and festival are moving to new dates after President Donald Trump announced the White House would host a UFC event on the weekend traditionally set for Capital Pride’s biggest events.

The date change will ensure “our community can gather safely and without unnecessary barriers” as Washington prepares to host events for the United States’ 250 th anniversary, Capital Pride said.

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Capital Pride said it worked with the D.C. government to move the parade to June 20, 2026. The festival and concert are set for June 21.

The Capital Pride Parade and Festival have been scheduled for the second weekend of June for over a decade. Organizers say they are rescheduling those events to the following weeke

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