Event Dates
From: Friday, June 7, 2024
To: Friday, June 7, 2024
RIOT is the annual opening party of Washington DC’s Capital Pride weekend, kick-starting a weekend of parties
RIOT is the annual opening party of Washington DC’s Capital Pride weekend, kick-starting a weekend of parties, parades and cultural events in June.
- Are you visiting Washington for this event? Stay in Dupont circle, close to the heart of gay D.C. and take a rideshare or taxi to the party venue. Consider the Canopy Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests with high-end amenities and delicious breakfast options.
The Party
- Next Edition: Friday June 7th 2025
- Washington DC’s pride opening party is one of the hottest tickets in town. The event has featured some of the top gay entertainers in the past and promises to return with even more superstars.
- Other acts include local, national, and world-famous queer performance artists and D.J.s.
- The event begins at 9 pm and runs until 3.30 am at Echostage. Riot is an official Capital Pride DC event.
- Stay at The Line Hotel, located in a neoclassical 20th century church, close to all the city’s gay attractions. Perfect for praying away your weekend sins!
The Lineup 2024
- The lineup for this event is typically quite spectacular. Expect over a dozen celebrity performances, world famous drag stars and international guest DJs.
- Awaiting lineup for the 2024 edition.
The Venue
- Echostage is a music venue located in Washington DC. Opened in 2012, the hybrid nightclub and concert hall has over 30,000 square feet of space and can host 3,000 guests. This Vast nightspot features bars, a dance floor and a smoking area.
- The Venue is in Northeast Washington, a 30-minute drive from the gay district of Dupont Circle.
Gay Washington DC
- Dupont Circle – One of the most traditional gay neighborhoods in the area, Dupont Circle is full of interesting shops, cafes, bookstores, bars, and restaurants all geared toward the LGBTQ community.
- Adams Morgan is another popular neighborhood, a multicultural neighborhood centered on the happening nightlife scene around 18th Street. The stretch buzzes with eclectic bars, music venues and international restaurants.
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A look at the best gay neighbourhoods in Washington DC
Washington, D.C. has a thriving LGBTQ+ community that plays a significant role in the city’s cultural, social, and political life. D.C. hosts a variety of LGBTQ+ cultural events and festivals throughout the year. The Capital Pride Festival and Parade, typically held in June, is one of the city’s most significant gay celebrations, featuring a parade, concerts, and other festivities.
Adjacent to Dupont Circle, Logan Circle has also become a popular LGBTQ+ neighborhood. It offers a mix of bars, restaurants, & cultural attractions.
The U Street Corridor is known for its historic ties to the LGBTQ+ community and its vibrant nightlife scene. With several LGBTQ+ bars and clubs.