One of the nation's largest African-American Pride events, DC Black Pride takes place in Washington, DC in mid-May - tentatively, it's slated to happen May 16 through May 24 in 2010, when it will be the 20th anniversary of the event's founding.
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The week's worth of parties and festivities culminates with several key events the final weekend of DC Black Pride. Many of the events take place at DC Black Pride's official host hotel (in 2009 it was the gay-friendly, and quite swank, Renaissance M Street Hotel.
Also keep in mind that Washington, DC's main gay pride event, Capital Pride takes place not long after, in mid-June.
Details regarding DC Black Pride 2010 will be posted here as they become available. In the meantime, here's a look at last year's celebration:
DC Black Pride produces dozens of events and parties, starting on Sunday with Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride, held at the long-running Bachelor's Mill gay club, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Then during the week, you can attend meetings, a DC Black Pride Interfaith Service, and an official DC Black Pride Kick Off Party on Thursday night (again at Bachelor's Mill).
During the main weekend of DC Black Pride, check out such key parties as Friday night's Super Fly Fashion Show at the Renaissance M Street host hotel, followed by the Fly Life Fashion Show After Party at 930 Nightclub.
On Saturday, the Renaissance M Street hotel hosts a number of workshops throughout the day, the Pure Throwback Film Festival, an evening Poetry Slam & Stone Groove Soul Cafe, and the Feel the Funk '70s Pure Love Party.
And Sunday's major drawing card is the Pure Love Unity Festival, from noon until 6 pm at the DC Armory, featuring performances by Amerie and Crystal Waters. Then in the evening, starting at 9 pm, Daryl Wilson Promotions and DC Black Pride present Pure Love Unity Dance at Bravo Bravo Nightclub.
Of course, additionally, numerous gay bars as well as gay-popular restaurants, hotels, and shops have special events and parties throughout Pride Week. Check local gay papers, such as Metro Weekly for details. Another helpful resource is Destination DC's official Gay and Lesbian Travel Site.
