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Axios
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your D.C. Weekend: Pride parade, Capital Jazz Festival
It's the final weekend of WorldPride, and the month-long celebration is closing with a party-packed line-up of events. The big picture: It's the end of an event years in the making that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Pride events in D.C. Here's what's happening across D.C. Thursday through Sunday: 🎤 WorldPride Music Festival: The two-day festival takes place Friday and Saturday across three stages at the RFK Festival Grounds. Headliners include Jennifer Lopez, Galantis, Paris Hilton and Rita Ora (Friday), and Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Purple Disco Machine and Sofi Tukker (Saturday). Tickets range from $139 to $509, depending on tier. 🎈 WorldPride Parade: The parade kicks off Saturday at 2pm at 14th and T streets NW, and ends on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, near the Mall. Stick around after the parade for a free concert featuring Cynthia Erivo. (VIP tickets are available for $335.) 🎉 WorldPride Street Festival: The free two-day celebration takes place Saturday and Sunday on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 9th and 3rd streets. Swing by starting at noon for exhibits, dance parties, food and drinks, and several musical performances, with Doechii headlining the closing concert on Sunday. (VIP tickets are available for $366.) 📣 International Rally + March: End the weekend with a rally and march for human rights on Sunday. The rally begins at 9:30am in front of the Lincoln Memorial, after which there will be a noon march toward the Capitol. The bottom line: Want more Pride info? Check out our full guide. More events to check out this weekend: 🎨 Celebrate Pride at the Phillips Collection's Phillips After 5 event Thursday from 5-8:30pm, with a drag performance, talks about LGBTQ+ works on display, food from Bread Furst and samples from Republic Restoratives distillery. ($20, free for members) 🎶 Wiggle those jazz hands at the Capital Jazz Fest, running Friday to Sunday at Merriweather Post Pavilion. There will be 30 acts across three days, plus a marketplace, artist Q&As, and a food court. (Ticket prices vary)
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Grimes cancels Pride performance due to ‘family issues'
May 27 (UPI) -- Grimes is canceling a Pride performance amid "family issues." The singer, 37, had been slated to perform at WorldPride Music Festival Global Dance Party in Washington, D.C., on June 6. The event celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride. "I am so sorry and regretful to say I have to cancel my Pride show in order to deal with family issues," Grimes wrote on X Monday. "I want to say that I am aware the situation has been a great inconvenience to the fans for some time, and I am truly determined to make sure this is no longer the case very soon." Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Purple Disco Machine, Raye, RuPaul and Sofi Tukker are among the other performers taking the stage that Saturday. Jennifer Lopez, Galantis, Marina, Paris Hilton, Rita Ora and Betty Who will perform Friday. "I think the show is going to be amazing and the lineup is great," Grimes added. "I hope this is early enough and gives people enough time if they wish to change their plans. And I will make this up to you guys very soon. So much love always." The singer had sent a social media message to Elon Musk, her former partner and the father of her three children, in February, asking him to "respond about our child's medical crisis." "I am sorry to do this publicly but it is no longer acceptable to ignore this situation," she said. It is unclear if the "family issues" are related to this event. 2025 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Grimes cancels Pride performance due to 'family issues'
May 27 (UPI) -- Grimes is canceling a Pride performance amid "family issues." The singer, 37, had been slated to perform at WorldPride Music Festival Global Dance Party in Washington, D.C., on June 6. The event celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride. "I am so sorry and regretful to say I have to cancel my Pride show in order to deal with family issues," Grimes wrote on X Monday. "I want to say that I am aware the situation has been a great inconvenience to the fans for some time, and I am truly determined to make sure this is no longer the case very soon." Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Purple Disco Machine, Raye, RuPaul and Sofi Tukker are among the other performers taking the stage that Saturday. Jennifer Lopez, Galantis, Marina, Paris Hilton, Rita Ora and Betty Who will perform Friday. "I think the show is going to be amazing and the lineup is great," Grimes added. "I hope this is early enough and gives people enough time if they wish to change their plans. And I will make this up to you guys very soon. So much love always." Hello friends, I am so so sorry and regretful to say I have to cancel my pride show in order to deal with family issues. I want to say that I am aware the situation has been a great inconvenience to the fans for some time, and I am truly determined to make sure this is no...— ⏳ (@Grimezsz) May 26, 2025 The singer had sent a social media message to Elon Musk, her former partner and the father of her three children, in February, asking him to "respond about our child's medical crisis." "I am sorry to do this publicly but it is no longer acceptable to ignore this situation," she said. It is unclear if the "family issues" are related to this event.
USA Today
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jennifer Lopez, Troye Sivan to headline 2025 WorldPride Music Festival: See the lineup
AI-assisted summary Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan will headline the WorldPride Music Festival in Washington, D.C. this summer. The two-day festival will feature other performers including Paris Hilton, RuPaul, Grimes, and Tinashe. The event celebrates the 50th anniversary of D.C.'s first LGBTQ+ pride event. Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan are headlining the WorldPride Music Festival in Washington, D.C., this summer. The two-day festival dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community will also feature a slate of iconic TV personalities from socialite Paris Hilton to the Queen of Drag RuPaul. Other performers confirmed for this year's lineup include artists Grimes, Tinashe, Kim Petras, Zedd, Raye, Rita Ora, Marina, Sofi Tukker, Galantis and Purple Disco Machine. "With legendary artists and our global community coming together, we're creating an electrifying celebration that unites, uplifts, and amplifies LGBTQ+ voices like never before," event executive producer Jake Resnicow said in a news release. "Hosting this festival in our nation's capital makes it even more powerful − it's not just a party; it's a global movement." This year's event celebrates the 50th anniversary of DC's first LGBTQ+ pride event by "highlighting the city's role as a catalyst for political activism and social change." Proceeds from the event will go toward the nonprofit Capital Pride Alliance and other local organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. When is WorldPride Music Festival 2025? The WorldPride Music Festival is slated to take place on June 6 and 7 at the RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. WorldPride Music Festival lineup and "Rush" singer Troye Sivan have been confirmed headliners for the 2025 WorldPride Music Festival. The lineup also includes: RuPaul Paris Hilton Tinashe Kim Petras Zedd Raye Rita Ora Grimes Marina Sofi Tukker Galantis Purple Disco Machine AG Cook Aluna Anabel Englund Anne Louise Betty Who Coco & Breezy Crush Club Dombresky Hayla Kaleena Zanders Karsten Sollors Leland + Friends, LP Giobbi Matt Suave Patrick Mason Sasha Colby Slayyyter Spencer Brown Trisha Paytas Ty Sunderland WorldPride Music Festival 2025 tickets Though the 2025 World Pride Music Festival presale sold out, hopeful attendees may join the waitlist for when the next batch are available by clicking here. However, various "Hotel + Ticket" packages are currently available including the GA ($917.38), GA+ ($1,007.38) and VIP ($1,147.38).
