2024 Parade Day Info!
Important details for the 2024 parade, Saturday June 8th at 3:00P
BIG PICURE
Step-off location: in the “Red Zone” at the south corner (or slightly east) of T and 15th Streets NW. See map below. Nearest Metro station is Green Line/U Street; Red Line/DuPont is also an option. Anticipate heavy foot traffic in the area and planning accordingly.
Estimated Timeline:
2:00 PM - Requested arrival for all contingent participants
2:15 PM - Safety announcements
2:30 PM - Holy Communion
3:15 PM - Step-off
· Metro Stops at end of parade:
Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter at 7th and Penn (Green, Yellow) 600 ft.
Federal Triangle-near 12th and Penn (Blue, Orange, Silver) 1700 ft.
Judiciary Square-between 5th SW and 4th SW on F Street NW (Red) 2440 ft.
Gallery Place-Chinatown- Hst NW and 7th Street (Green, Yellow, Red) 2720 ft.
Metro Center-G St NW and 12th NW (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver) 2000 ft.
Parade Route (1.8 miles long):
Begin at 14th and T Streets NW, end at 919 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 9th Street NW).
Map https://www.capitalpride.org/event/parade-2024/
Tech: Ensure that your mobile devices are fully charged
Bring water to stay hydrated
Sun protection: Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and/or other UV protective gear.
Recommended Footwear: comfortable/sturdy walking shoes (unstructured footwear such as flips are not recommended)
Pride apparel is encouraged but individual church signage or t-shirts are not allowed.
Your First Amendment Rights: no group or individual has the right to prevent your voice from being heard. Anticipate potential disruptions at the Parade. Do not engage with protesters.
DEEPER DIVE
Transportation: we strongly recommend using public transportation to arrive at the step-off location.
Red Line riders from Maryland are reminded that the Glenmont, Wheaton, Forest Glenn, Silver Spring and Takoma Park stations will be closed on parade day.
Metro rail parking options:
Dulin UMC located at 513 E Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046. 1 mile walk to the Orange/Silver line, East Falls Church Station.
National UMC located at 3401 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016. Half mile walk to the Red Line, Tenleytown station. Space is limited to 20 spots, reservation required, register at: https://forms.gle/yYC9E3zu3A8CHW4a6 by Friday June 7th.
Parade Location:
Begin at 14th and T Streets NW (Metro: Green Line/U Street or Red Line DuPont)
End at 919 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 9th Street NW). The nearest metro stations: Orange Line/Gallery Place or Smithsonian).
Map of the parade route for your reference: Capital Pride Parade - Capital Pride Alliance
Parade route is 1.8 miles (+50% vs. past years). There will be no restroom facilities available along the inside of the parade route. Foundry UMC (16th and P Streets NW) will be open before the parade and portable facilities will be available in the staging areas.
Guidance for participation: Each UMC organization is responsible for their group members. Participants need to be able to remain outdoors for 2 to 3 hours in hot weather and move independently.
Children are welcome. Consider a stroller even if your child(ren) might not be using it much anymore. Please note this is a celebratory event for LGBTQ+ people and a time for individuals to share the fullness of who they are.
Tech: Ensure that your mobile devices are fully charged when you arrive and consider bringing a backup power source. Also note that there will be a lot of cell traffic in the parade area and this may create network overload. This may limit your ability to send and receive calls/data at the parade.
Bring water to stay hydrated during the parade; we suggest bringing more than you think you will need.
Sun protection: Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and/or other UV protective gear.
What to wear: lightweight, breathable clothing and comfortable/sturdy walking shoes (unstructured footwear such as flips are not recommended). Check the forecast for parade day and bring weather-appropriate gear. Clergy are encouraged to wear collars, stoles or other vestments.
Pride apparel: Wear a solid pride color T-shirt or unbranded LGBTQIA+ affirming shirt. No individual church signage or t-shirts are allowed. If you need further details about this, you are invited to contact Jim Early at the above e-mail address.
End of the parade: Volunteers are requested to assist with tear-down and making the float road-ready.
Your First Amendment Rights: A great deal of planning with local law enforcement organizations has been put in place to keep everyone safe at the parade. The Capital Pride Alliance believes that no group or individual has the right to prevent your voice from being heard and has prepared for potential disruptions at the Parade. As a member of our contingent, do not engage with protesters. If you have safety concerns, speak with a parade marshal, law enforcement officer or call 911.
Staging Area
Parade Route:
Strike Zone / Parade End
