Sunday, May 31, 2026
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, June 1 at 4 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join District leaders and LGBTQIA+ community members to officially kick off Pride Month with the annual LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising Ceremony at the John A. Wilson Building. Now in its fourth year, the ceremony reaffirms DC’s commitment to equality, visibility, and opportunity for LGBTQIA+ residents.
In 2026, the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs also celebrates its 20th anniversary. To honor this achievement, Mayor Bowser will recognize Legacy Award recipients. And following the flag raising, attendees are invited inside the Wilson Building for a reception featuring music by DJ Cake Pop!, mocktails by Spark Social, and Pride swag created by LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.
When:
Monday, June 1 at 4 pm
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Chairman Phil Mendelson and members of the Council of the District of Columbia
Brian Schwalb, Attorney General for the District of Columbia
Japer Bowles, Director, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs
Tara Hoot, Drag Artist
Where:
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW
*Closest Metro Station: Federal Triangle*
*Closest Bikeshare: 14th & D St NW / John A. Wilson Building*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].
The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser’s Facebook or X.
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