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.
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