Parade Frequently Asked Questions

These are the most frequently asked questions about the parade.

  • May 13, 2025
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Title
Parade Frequently Asked Questions
Summary
These are the most frequently asked questions about the parade.
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Parade-Frequently-Asked-Questions
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000001010

Answer
  1. When is the parade?
    Saturday, June 20, 2026.      
  2. Where is the parade?
    The Parade is anticipated to begin at 14    th and T Streets NW and end at Pennsylvania Avenue and 9th Streets NW. Please note that the route is subject to change.  
  3. What time does the parade start?
    3:00PM.     
  4. When does the parade end?
    The Parade is anticipated to end by 8:00PM. Most contingents may be on the route for UP TO 2 hours. The pace of the Parade regulates this. 
  5. What time do I show up?
    Staging assignments will be provided in June 2026.      
  6. Do I need to have a pass to enter the staging area?
    Yes! Your pass will be sent to the email used for your registration 1 week prior to the event. The pass may be used by the onsite contact for your contingent.      
  7. How many people can I have in my contingent?
    You may have up to 100 people for a marching contingent, 75 people if bringing a car/truck, or 50 people if bringing a float. You may have up to 5 motorcycles in your contingent.       
  8. How vehicles/floats can I have in my group?
    You may have one (1) float/vehicle per registration. Additional vehicles/floats may be added for an additional fee.      
  9. How much for extra people/vehicles/floats?
    $5 per person, $35, per motorcycle, Tier 1 $200 per vehicle, Tier 2  $400 per vehicle, Tier 3 $600 per vehicle. (Please contact Mike Alexander at mike@capitalpride.org if you are a Tier 4.)
  10. What roads will be closed?
    TBD     
  11. Where can I get a float & decorations?
    Please see our resources page at     www.capitalpride.org/parade-festival-resources.
  12. Do I need a Certificate of Insurance?
    For MARCHERS, a certificate of insurance is not needed. For FLOATS & VEHICLES insurance is needed and should be secured by your registered organization’s insurance company. Please read our registration page for more details.      
  13. When is orientation?
    Orientation will be held in May 2026. Please stay tuned for more information!     
  14. What Tier do I fall under?
    To find your tier, take a look at our tier table located on our Parade registration page at www.capitalpride.org/celebration-registration    . 
  15. Can my friends/family and I walk as a contingent?
    Due to limited space, the parade is only open to registered public groups, organizations, and businesses. 
  16. What does it cost to register for the parade?
    In order to provide equitable opportunities for organizations to participate in the Capital Pride Celebration, we use tiers based on organization size and income.  You can find festival pricing at https://capitalpride.org/registration.

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