DC’s Military & Veteran Pride 2026

Join SPARTA for DC’s second annual Military & Veteran Pride, an official event of Capital Pride! Last year for World Pride, they held three events over three days. This year, they’re holding one big event with multiple partner organizations. More details below!

Event location: Address will be provided upon RSVP and is a short walk from Union Station

Event timing: 5-8pm ET. Doors open at 5pm for an hour of mingling, appetizers, and browsing resource tables. Starting at 6pm, in a nod to Juneteenth, we’ll have a panel with LGBTQ+ military and veteran leaders on the intersectional fight for civil rights. From around 6:45 til 8, enjoy more mingling, snacking, and resource tabling. Following the event, attendees may want to head to Capital Pride’s kick-off party!

Who it’s for: This event is open to LGBTQ+ service members, veterans, family members, and allies.

Cost: Tickets are free but RSVP is required to ensure they have enough food and drinks and don’t exceed capacity