Just minutes from Washington, D.C. on the Potomac River waterfront, historic Alexandria, Virginia, welcomes LGBTQ+ couples, families and friends to stay in and explore the city during WorldPride 2025, May 23 to June 8, 2025, and beyond.
Given a perfect score for LGBTQ+ equality by the Human Rights Campaign Municipality Equality Index for five years in a row, Alexandria is a welcoming homebase and great place to extend your stay. Connecting to Washington, D.C. is easy via Metro, water taxi, rideshare, bikeshare and more.
Enjoy dining, art history and boat cruises along the Old Town Alexandria waterfront and hundreds of independent shops and restaurants plus historic sites along the King Street mile and in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Explore Alexandria’s WorldPride offerings below and find additional happenings at VisitAlexandria.com/WorldPride.
Pride Month Events
· On June 13, head to the free Pride at Torpedo Factory Art Center to explore hundreds of artists, music and art activations.
· Head to Port City Brewing Company in the West End on June 14 for the Priday Market & Drag Show featuring a mini-market of LGBTQ+ vendors from 12 to 4 p.m., plus food trucks, local beer and a drag show at 5 p.m. A portion of beer sales will be donated to Equality NoVA.
· Stay tuned for the official date of the 8th Annual Alexandria Pride Fair where guests can enjoy an LGBTQ+ family story time, art and poetry workshops, music, refreshments and LGBTQ+ Pride swag. Plus, guests will have access to LGBTQ+ inclusive services along with free and confidential health testing and vaccines.
WorldPride Hotel Packages
· Hotel Heron (valid from May 1 to June 30, 2025):
· The “Allies of Alexandria” package includes late check-out, custom swag and a specialty cocktail on the rooftop. One dollar from each cocktail sold will go to the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association, an Alexandria-based group dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ professionals in the meetings industry.
· Hotel AKA Alexandria (valid from May 23 to Dec. 31, 2025):
· The “Celebrate with Pride” package offers guests a two-night stay with perks like round-trip City Cruises’ water taxi tickets to D.C., Pride accessories, cocktails and a disposable camera. A portion of the proceeds from the specialty cocktails will benefit Safe Space NOVA, supporting a safe, inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ youth in Northern Virginia.
· Morrison House and The Alexandrian (both valid May 21 to June 30, 2025):
· The WorldPride package at both hotels includes drink vouchers for specialty cocktails, a welcome tote and a $10 preloaded Metro pass to D.C. For each package sold, a $10 donation will go to Safe Space NOVA.
LGBTQ-owned Businesses
· Enjoy a nightly “dinner party” at Virginia’s Darling in the heart of Old Town with an eclectic mix of New American small plates and a focus on women-owned wine offerings from Owner Nicole Jones. Plus, by day, stop into Mae’s Market & Café for coffee, baked goods, sandwiches to order and more.
· For an unforgettable seafood experience, dine indoors or on the rooftop patio of Hank’s Oyster Bar in Old Town North, helmed by acclaimed restauranter Jamie Leeds who is one of the East Coast’s most respected chefs and has been recognized for her outstanding practices in advancing LGBTQ leadership and equality.
· Treat yourself to some styling at Salon Monte, owned by local resident Monte Durham, known for his role as the fashion director on TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.
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