Metro unveils new design, extends service for WorldPride
The international event will take place across the District until June 8 with concerts, parades, parties, rallies and more.
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said it is ready to get visitors to nearly every pride event and move large crowds.
On Tuesday, WMATA unveiled its new bus and train wraps, giving passengers the chance to ride in style.
'Washington D.C. is a city of major international events and World Pride is no different,' said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke.
The base of the design features the colors of the rainbow, with the text 'Metro proudly welcomes the world.'
During the last weekend of WorldPride, Metro will increase its services and extend hours along the Yellow Line to the end of the line at Greenbelt.
On Friday, June 6, Metro will close an hour later, at 2 a.m. On Saturday, Metro will open at 6 a.m. and close at 2 a.m., and on Sunday, the transit system will open at 6 a.m. and close at midnight.
Despite this extension, the time for the last train will vary by station.
'Rainbow Road' mural painted for WorldPride on 15th Street NW
Officials noted that trains will run every four to six minutes at more core stations during the day. At stations further out, trains will run every eight to 12 minutes.
Here is a list of some of the major Pride events throughout the District and the closest Metro stations:
Dates
Events
Nearby stations and lines
May 17 – June 8
Welcome Center (737 7th St. NW)
Gallery Place (Red, Yellow, Green)
May 31
Welcome Concert ft. Shakira (Nationals Park)
Navy Yard (Green)
June 6-7
World Pride Festival: Global Dance Party (RFK Festival Grounds)
Stadium-Armory (Blue, Orange, Silver)
June 6-7
World Pride block Party (17th Street NW in Dupont Circle neighborhood)
Dupont Circle (Red)
June 7
Pride Parade (along 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave.)
Archives (Green, Yellow), Judiciary Square (Red), L'Enfant Plaza (Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Silver), Federal Center SW (Blue, Orange, Silver)
June 7-8
Post Parade Concert (ft. Cynthia Erivo) and Closing Concert (ft. Doechii) (3rd and Pennsylvania Ave. NW)
Archives (Green, Yellow), Judiciary Square (Red), L'Enfant Plaza (Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Silver), Federal Center SW (Blue, Orange, Silvers)
June 8
International Rally + March on Washington for Freedom (Lincoln Memorial)
Smithsonian (Blue, Orange,Silver), Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver), Foggy Bottom (Blue, Orange, Silver), L'Enfant Plaza (Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Silver) Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver)
Throughout the weekend, passengers can expect to see an increase in special security and Metro Transit Police along the system.
Metro said officers will be present at many stations and bus loops, and special police will walk through trains.
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