June 13, 2008
Capital Pride Guide
In case you haven't noticed, it's Capital Pride week here in D.C. The 33rd annual celebration of all things LGBT in the nation's capital culminates in a parade tomorrow and the street festival on Sunday.
Saturday's parade features head Oscar comedy writer and actor Bruce Vilanch, known for the most recent incarnation of "Hollywood Squares" and originating the role of Edna Turnblad in the touring company of Hairspray, as the celebrity grand marshal. Over 70 groups are slated to march in the parade (sponsored by Tangysweet, check out our first look in case you missed it), and it steps off at 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. Several participating organizations are still seeking people to join their contingents, so if marching is your thing you may want to contact them for more info.
Sunday's festival will feature booths galore pushing everything from kilts to banking services to political activism. Two stages will again be set up for various performances and will feature performances from Bruce Vilanch, the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C. Different Drummers, BETTY, and Jason & deMarco among many others. A full rundown of performances at both stages is available at Metro Weekly's website.
But what if you're looking for something to do outside of the published pride guides? Follow the jump.
First, you can check out the D.C. Dyke March at Dupont Circle on Saturday at 2 p.m. The New Gay reported yesterday afternoon that the march is looking for volunteer marshals, baked goods, and of course a few good boobies.
And speaking of our friends at the New Gay, they're holding another trademark co-ed, alterna-queer party. This time around, it's Mousetrap: Pride Edition, to be held at the Black Cat main stage tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m. RSVP on Facebook if you plan to attend.
If you've got little ones in tow, you might be interested in checking out a performance of Goodnight Moon at the Atlas Theatre this weekend. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for kids.
And for you dedicated runners/walkers out there – and even those of you who've thought about becoming one and continuously put it off – there's the Pride Weekend Fun Walk and Run with the DC Front Runners. The walk starts at 9:30 a.m. and the run at 10:00 a.m. at 23rd and P streets NW.
Whether you participate in the any of the events above or enjoy a private celebration with friends, have a fun pride weekend.
Photo by FredoAlvarez





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Happy Pride!
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Anyone going to see Melissa Ferrick at 9:30 club tonight? Personally, I'd rather see Christian Soriano at Town, but I suppose I must do as the ladies do. I wouldn't want to vag up any gay bars or anything. Happy Pride!!
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Tenacious B - Nothing like knowing your place. Enjoy the show with your vag far the hell away from any gay bars!!
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Go on.. vag the place up! Last year at Pride, my girlfriend and I couldn't shake the boys off with a stick - everyone was all lovey and wanted to be best friends. Of course, after Monday morning rolled around, the boys went one way and us girls went another... business as usual.
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you're a real douche, old_city, you know that? unless you're trying to be funny, which just ain't happening.
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Why for possibly hurting a little girls feelings. The truth is Pride is for gay people (men and women) NOT for straight, annoying little girls to come out, get drunk, hit on guys they know can't stand them, and then and act like assholes. Not everyplace is for every person. And coming out once a year and "supporting" all the gay people in this city isn't a reason. Its Pride not a traveling circus for 20 year old sluts.
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@Amandaspeet...I know the mo's love my girlfriend and I at pride. I think it might be because we're both actually pretty (not trying to sound conceited or anything but the DC dyke scene leaves a lot to be desired, now Miami, there's a city with some hot lezzies)
By far the best quote ever at the parade last year.
Random 'Mo: Wait, wait, wait you two are gay?
Us: Yup, sure are.
Random 'Mo: No way, you're like actually pretty.
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@ old city, I am gay, you idiot.
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wow. old_city, that's not only mean and harsh, but really helps to remind me why as much as i love gay men in theory, they can be real misogynist asses, too. who are you to assume someone's a straight, 20-year-old, and who are you to call her a slut?
xo, a dc dyke
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Hey old city, you forced my hand and I removed your last comment. Let's keep it civil in here. No more namecalling, please. Your language and your attitude have me contemplating banning you.
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Wow, I leave DCist for like 15 minutes and I get berated and then it gets deleted by Sommer. All this drama and I totally missed it. Tear...
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ummm i am so stoked about seeing Christian Siriano tonight and the parade tomorrow. i'm not a lesbian, but i support gay pride for shiz.
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I don't like gays...they are like totes queer and stuff.