Pride is in full swing here in DC and we are excited to see so many of our MVT businesses and residents getting into the festivities with rainbow décor! Whether you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, have guests coming into town to celebrate WorldPride, or just want to support businesses that embrace the power of all people having the opportunity to be their full selves, check out our Guide to Pride below and a very happy Pride to all!
TASTE OF PRIDE
Taste of Pride is an annual multi-tiered event series celebrating the rich connection between the LGBTQ+ and culinary communities. This official WorldPride event is being hosted throughout the year with each neighborhood in DC receiving its own spotlight weekend. Mount Vernon Triangle has been assigned the weekend of Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, June 8 so be sure to stop by Bar Chinois, Prost, and Stellina Pizzeria to participate!
ACTIVATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Looking for a way to celebrate Pride beyond Taste of Pride? Check out these activities and activations happening around MVT:
A Baked Joint
430 K Street NW
Every Thursday in June, A Baked Joint will be showing a Pride-themed movie for free in their lounge! Plan to order a pizza and drinks, and celebrate Pride in a cozy and welcoming setting.
Bhakti Yoga
928 5th Street NW
Join Bhakti Yoga on Sunday, June 8 from 1:30-3:30pm for a special “Pride Yoga: Celebrating All That We Are” class! This class aims to “honor the full spectrum of who we are — body, mind, and soul.” Learn more and register at bhaktiyogadc.com.
Ciel Social Club
601 K Street NW
Sip for a good cause all summer long! Through the end of July, $2 of every Rainbow Cosmo purchased will be donated to The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center, which “educates, empowers, uplifts, celebrates, elevates and connects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.”
MVT Photo Walk
400 Block of K Street NW and Prather’s Alley
If you haven’t been by the MVT Photo Walk in a moment, consider taking your next coffee or lunch break on K Street to reflect on our current exhibit “BlackHair”. Photographer Marvin Bowser is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and happily agreed to extend his stay on the MVT Photo Walk through the remainder of Pride!
VIDA Fitness at City Vista
445 K Street NW
We were proud to support our friends’ at VIDA Fitness work towards their goal of raising $100,000 for Pride365 during our Wellness Wednesdays series and encourage you to make a donation and learn more about the work Capital Pride is doing to provide direct financial support to local community organizations for programs that celebrate and enrich lives of members of the LGBTQ+ community at givelively.org!
BOOK YOUR STAY
Whether you have friends or family coming in for the festival or are just looking for a nice place to have a staycation, consider booking at the Holiday Inn Express (317 K Street NW)! The property is offering a “Stay with Pride” rate for stays now through June 8. This rate includes two bottles of water, a snack daily, and 1pm late check-out time! If guests wish to book over the phone, the reservations number is 1(800)HOLIDAY (or 800-465-4329) and provide the rate code ISSWP.
SAFE SPACES
We are proud to consider all our businesses here in MVT to be friendly and welcoming places for people of all orientations and identities, but wanted to take a moment to highlight a few places that are going above and beyond for Pride:
Bang Salon
1055 5th Street NW
Part of the VIDA brand, Bang Salon wants you to be “authentically you”. Get ready for Pride by booking an appointment at the newly opened City Vista location for a fresh cut, custom colors, or even rainbow tinsel hair extensions!
Buddies Spa
317 H Street NW
While serving the entire community, Buddies Spa is particularly committed to offering a safe and affirming space for the LGBTQAI+ community, ensuring that every client feels respected, valued, and empowered. Plan to get your nails done before Pride or indulge in a post-Doechii concert message!
RASA
485 K Street NW
RASA is a safe space and people visiting the area for the festivities are all welcome! |