Overview

As the Capital Pride Alliance prepares for Pride 2026 in DC, we also continue to work actively with the DC Government to ensure the safety of visitors and residents planning to attend. We encourage everyone in our community, our allies and supporters, to consider participating in this historic moment in whatever way they can. We recommend that all international travelers understand the advisories that may be issued by their home country. We recommend that travelers considering entry to the United States make an informed decision based on the potential risks involved, as we, alongside advocates and partner organizations, continue to actively navigate the measures being put in place by the current federal administration.

 

Event Specific

As a World Class City with regularly planned international events, Washington, DC has extensive experience in planning large-scale gatherings. We work closely with multiple safety and security agencies such as the Mayor’s Special Events Task Group (MSETG), Metropolitan Police Department, Homeland Security, Capitol Police, National Park Police, and others. All plans and procedures for our large-scale events are produced in partnership with these agencies.

Safety measures include pre-event web-related surveillance, on-site security/police, advanced life support stations, roving medic teams, aerial surveillance, and anti-scaling systems and barricades where applicable.

The MSETG is an organization of city, federal, and regional partners responsible for the public safety, security, and transportation planning of highly visible, local, national, and global events hosted in the District of Columbia as well as those co-hosted in other jurisdictions of the National Capital Region.

 

Resources

Explore LGBTQIA+ rights and resources through the DC Office of Human Rights’ LGBTQIA portal. Learn about protections available to you while living, working, or visiting Washington, DC, and how the city is committed to equity and inclusion for all: https://ohr.dc.gov/page/ohrs-lgbtqia-resources

The GetCheckedDC program will provides free, confidential sexual health testing and resources:  

• Free at-home HIV/STD test kits  

• Walk-in testing at Labcorp locations  

• Linkage to care services for those who test positive  

• Encourage guests and staff to stay healthy and informed.  

• Access to these services: getcheckeddc.org