Welcome Ceremony + Concert

WorldPride 2025 will kick off the Welcome Ceremony at Nationals Park with remarks from key dignitaries and the welcoming of the Capital Cup athletes. The memorable celebration will showcase the rich history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in Washington, DC and around the globe. WorldPride 2025, will also mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s Pride celebrations concurrently with WorldPride, May 17 – June 8, 2025.

Global superstar Shakira will bring her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, produced by LiveNation, to Washington, DC as the official headliner for WorldPride DC 2025’s Welcome Concert on Saturday, May 31 at Nationals Park.

Known for her dynamic and high-energy performances, Shakira will bring tracks from her new album and her legendary catalog of hits to life on stage. This tour marks her first since 2018’s El Dorado World Tour that took her across the globe.

You may also like the following events from Capital Pride:

• This Wednesday, 28th May, 04:00 am, Capital Cup Sports Festival
• Next Wednesday, 4th June, 07:00 am, Human Rights Conference in Washington
• Next Thursday, 5th June, 11:00 pm, Capital Pride Honors in Washington

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