DC BLACKPRIDE 2016 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

DC BlackPride throws some of Washington's biggest LGBTQ+ events, always with an eye toward making Black LGBTQ+ people feel welcome. It's now a fixture on DC’s gay social calendar, with parties and meetups all year long. Their Memorial Day Weekend events are the biggest draw, pulling in visitors from across the whole DMV region (that's DC, Maryland, Virginia, for the uninitiated) who want to mingle with the local scene. DC's LGBTQ+ scene itself is pretty lively. You'll find plenty of bars, clubs, and other places to meet locals and other travelers. If you want to dance, chat, or just soak up the atmosphere, DC's gay events usually deliver. Each neighborhood has its own feel, and many spots are explicitly for LGBTQ+ patrons. To catch the DC BlackPride events, hit their website, dcblackpride.org, for dates, locations, and all the specifics. They've really set the bar for Black LGBTQ+ celebrations in this part of the country, influencing other events far beyond the city limits.