Capital Pride

The world is set to show its LGBTQIA+ pride in Washington, D.C., in 2025.

From WNBA champion to activist, Washington Mystics point guard Natasha Cloud has also made a name for herself off the court. Cloud shares with NBC4 what this year’s Pride means, what inspires her push for social justice, and what the future could hold.

The Capital Pride Parade returns Saturday to celebrate of D.C.’s LGBTQIA+ community and the full spectrum of love, identity and self-expression.

Capital Pride has a unique story that started almost five decades ago, in part due to a bookstore owner. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

Tens of thousands will descend on the District for Pride events, the March for Our Lives and other events. Mark Segraves reports on how police are getting ready to keep people safe.

March for Our Lives and Capital Pride are expected to draw huge crowds, and police said they are prepared.

Capital Pride has a unique story that started almost five decades ago, in part due to a bookstore owner. News4’s Tommy McFly reports.

The history of Capital Pride and the LGBTQIA+ pride parade in Washington, D.C., starts on June 22, 1975, the first officially recognized “Gay Pride Day” in the District.

News4’s Pat Lawson Muse spoke with Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos and Board of Directors President Ashley Smith.

News4’s Pat Lawson Muse spoke with Mary’s House for Older Adults President and CEO Dr. Imani Woody.

The Capital Pride Alliance posthumously presented late News4 anchor Wendy Rieger with the President’s Award Friday night.  Wendy was a fierce ally to the LGBTQ+ community throughout her life. “LGBTQ+ people in D.C. are stronger because of Wendy’s hard work and grace,” Capital Pride President Ashley Smith said. “Wendy touched so many people’s hearts, and mine’s, throughout this city,”...

The Capital Pride Alliance posthumously presented Wendy Rieger with the President’s Award Friday night. Wendy was a fierce ally to the LGBTQ community.

This summer marks the return of in-person Pride celebrations for many around the D.C. region. News4’s Tommy McFly reports there are some big names and some big changes coming to Capital Pride.

The Capital Pride parade and festival are back in full in 2022, plus there are Pride Month celebrations throughout Maryland and Virginia.