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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier and fireworks show returning June 10

The annual Pride on the Pier Fireworks Show presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation will take place on Saturday, June 10 at 9 p.m.

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3 years ago

May 3, 2023

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2022 Pride on the Pier (Photo Courtesy The Wharf)

The Washington Blade, in partnership with LURe DC and The Wharf, is excited to announce the 4th annual Pride on the Pier and Fireworks show during DC Pride weekend on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 2-9 p.m.

The event will include the annual Pride on the Pier Fireworks Show presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation at 9 p.m.

2022 Pride on the Pier (Photo Courtesy The Wharf)

Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Southwest waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older. Local DJ’s Juba and Honey will perform throughout the event.

2:30 p.m. – Drag Show

4:00 p.m. – Capital Pride Parade on the Big Screen

9 p.m. – Fireworks Show Presented by Leonard-Litz Foundation

2022 Pride on the Pier (Photo Courtesy of The Wharf)

The event is free and open to the public. The Dockmasters Building will be home to a VIP experience. To learn more and to purchase tickets go to www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip. VIP tickets are limited.

Event sponsors include Absolut, Buying Time, Capital Pride, DC Brau, DC Fray, Burney Wealth Management, Infinate Legacy, Leonard-Litz Foundation, NBC4, PEPCO, Shake Shack, The Wharf, Washington Gas. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com

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