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Schedule

Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25 are the official DCBP 2020 dates. There are some special pre- and post-DCBP events.
Events, times and locations are subject to change. Only official DC Black Pride events are listed on this page. If an event is not listed below, it is not an officially recognized DCBP event. All events being held in the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown (host hotel) are free unless otherwise noted.

Social Events and Parties

Social events and parties are a very important part of DCBP. CBE has partnered with several organizations to provide various social events and parties. The social events and parties are planned and managed by the organization listed. If an event, social event or party is not listed on this page, it is not an official DC Black Pride event.

Women

Men Non-gender Specific

Monday, May 18

TBA
Transgender Reception
Location TBA

Tuesday, May 19

6–9 p.m.
DC Black Pride Awards Reception
National Museum of African American History and Culture

Join us as we honor the 2020 DC Black Pride award recipients. The evening will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Thursday, May 21

6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
DC Black Pride Unity Ball
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

Friday, May 22

5–9 p.m.
Rainbow Row: Organization + Vendor Expo
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

30+ organizations and vendors — by us. for us.

7–9 p.m.
30th Annual DC Black Pride CommUNITY Opening Reception
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

DC organizations kicking off Pride together.

9–10 p.m.
Speed Dating
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

DC organizations kicking off Pride together.

Saturday, May 23

10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Rainbow Row: Organization + Vendor Expo
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

30+ organizations and vendors — by us. for us.

10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enrichment Workshops
Wellness Activities

Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

2–4 p.m.
Literary Café
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

3–8 p.m.
Tranquility Lounge
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

Let us “Make U Fierce” for your Black Pride night out.

5 p.m.–12 a.m.
Game Room Open
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

6–9 p.m.
DC Black Pride Mary Bowman Poetry Slam
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

Sunday, May 24

10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Interdenominational Worship Service
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown

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