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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

Phone: (202) 727-2643
Email: [email protected]

Chief of Staff:
Lindsey Parker <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel:
Eugene Adams <[email protected]>

Senior Advisor:
Beverly Perry <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Jackie Reyes-Yanes <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services:
Phil Thomas <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

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May 16, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,

Tomorrow marks the official start of WorldPride 2025 [ [link removed] ] in Washington, DC! From May 17 through June 8, we’ll be welcoming visitors from across the country and around the world for a celebration of culture, history, and most importantly, pride.

Washington, DC has long been a leader in LGBTQ+ rights. In fact, this year marks 50 years of annual pride celebrations in DC, making it an especially powerful moment to reflect on our history and show the world our DC values.

WorldPride 2025 is packed with events happening across all eight wards [ [link removed] ], including festivals, music, dancing, film screenings, and more. Next week, we will raise the Pride flag at the Wilson Building. There’s a Welcome Ceremony and Concert with Shakira at Nationals Park on May 31. And the weekend of June 6 is packed with festivities, including the WorldPride Parade on Saturday, June 7; a music festival at RFK on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7; and the free WorldPride Street Festival and Concert, with performances from Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, and many other artists on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8.

You can check out the full list of events at worldpridedc.org [ [link removed] ] and sign up for alerts by texting WorldPrideDC to 888-777.

Let’s work together to have a fun, safe, and unforgettable WorldPride 2025! 

Sincerely, 

Muriel Bowser
In This Week's Newsletter:

* TONIGHT (5/16): Late Night Hype [ #link_4 ]
* Jump In, DC: Summer Is Almost Here [ #link_2 ]
* #BeDowntown: Sound and Vision, A WorldPride Party [ #link_1 ]

TONIGHT (5/16): Late Night Hype
Late Night Hype Flyer

Tonight, join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation and the Metropolitan Police Department for a night of fun and entertainment at the Spring 2025 edition of Late Night Hype! Grab some food, enjoy the music, and have a great time with friends and family!


* *When:* Friday, May 16 | 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. 
* *Where:* Barry Farm Recreation Center & Pool, 1230 Sumner Road SE 
* *Learn more: *latenighthypemay25.splashthat.com [ [link removed] ]

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Jump In, DC: Summer Is Almost Here
Splash City, Jump In DC Flyer

Next Friday, join Mayor Bowser for the first summer splash event of the season! We’ll officially kick off the summer pool season at Langdon Park Pool with an all-ages event featuring food, games, giant inflatables, and more. Bring the family and enjoy the fun! 


* *When:* Friday, May 23 at 3:00 p.m. 
* *Where: *Langdon Park Pool, 2860 Mills Avenue NE 
* *RSVP now: *jumpindc.splashthat.com [ [link removed] ] 

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#BeDowntown: Sound and Vision, A WorldPride Party
Sound and Vision: A WorldPride Party

Kick off WorldPride 2025 this weekend at "Sound and Vision," an event that will spotlight DC’s pride and creative spirit. This festival in Downtown DC will feature immersive art, local vendors, and performances by bands, breakdancers, and more. From Pride-themed face painting to aura photography and delicious drinks and bites, there’s something for everyone.

This event is free and open to the public.  


* *When:* Sunday, May 18 at 12:00 p.m. 
* *Where:* 800 K Street NW 
* *Find more information and register: *here [ [link removed] ] 

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004

(202) 727-2643

[email protected] | mayor.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] | @mayorbowser

 



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