Whether you’re planning to spend the weekend making out until sunrise, bouncing between drag shows, or ending up on a dance floor with three exes, four situationships, and half your Instagram following, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Pride in DC. Here’s where to go this weekend.  Ho rse Meat Disco: DC Pride Edition When: Friday, June 19 from 4 PM to 10 PM Where: 2006 Fenwick St., NE. The legendary London party collective Horse Meat Disco brings its signature mix of disco classics, deep cuts, and queer dance floor energy to Ivy City venue Culture for a day party. Expect six hours of grooves, a 360-degree dance floor, and plenty of disco balls.  Price: Tickets start at $70.50. Riot! The Official Capital Pride Opening Party When: Friday, June 19 from 9 PM to 3:30 AM Where: 2135 Queens Chapel Rd., NE  Capital Pride’s official kickoff party takes over Echostage with a DJ set from Bob the Drag Queen, a performance by Season 18 RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Myki Meeks, and a stacked lineup of local drag performers and DJs.  Price: Tickets start at $51.99. Uncut XXL: Heavy Load When: Friday, June 19 from 10 PM to 4 AM Where: 530 Penn St., NE If the name didn’t give it away, this men-only warehouse party is geared toward attendees looking for more than just a dance floor. DJs Alex Acosta, Mitch Ferrino, and Felipe Lira will keep the energy high until 4 AM at venue AI Warehouse.  Price: Tickets start at $64.02.  Venus Pre-Party: Gag When: Friday, June 19 from 10 PM to 3 AM Where: 1237 W St., NE Start the weekend with this late-night dance party at Berhta featuring DJs Alex Chapman, Zoe Gitter, and special guests. Expect a packed crowd, high-energy sets, and plenty of dancing.  Price: Tickets start at $35.85. 17th Street Pride Block Party When: Saturday, June 20 from 12 PM to 10 PM Where: 17th St., NW, between P St., NW and Riggs Pl., NW One of Pride’s most beloved traditions, this all-day celebration transforms DC’s historic “gayborhood” into a giant street party. Expect packed patios, drink specials, food from local restaurants, and bar-hopping up and down 17th Street. Price: Free.  Capital Pride Parade When: Saturday, June 20 from 3 PM to 7:30 PM Where: 14th St., NW, between T St., NW and Pennsylvania Ave., NW DC’s biggest Pride tradition returns with colorful floats, marching groups, performers, and spectators lining the streets. This year’s grand marshals are singer-songwriter David Archuleta and actress and trans advocate Monroe Alise.  Price: Free.  Venus When: Saturday, June 20 from 4 PM to 1 AM Where: 1237 W St., NE One of the weekend’s biggest parties, this event takes over Berhta with three stages, food trucks, and sets from Rico Nasty, Yaeji, The Dare, Doss, Shaun Ross, and Griffin Maxwell Brooks. Expect a sweaty, stylish crowd and enough music to keep you dancing from the afternoon well into the night.  Price: Tickets start at $71.69. Elix-Her: The Official Capital Pride Women’s Event When: Saturday, June 20 from 10 PM to 3 AM Where: 1219 Connecticut Ave., NW The official Capital Pride women’s party takes over all four levels of Decades, with each floor offering a different soundtrack—reggaeton and Caribbean hits, house, pop, hip-hop, and Afrobeats.  Price: Tickets start at $32.15. MIXTAPE Pride Party When: Saturday, June 20 from 10 PM to 4 AM Where: 815 V St., NW A DC queer nightlife staple since 2008, MIXTAPE takes over the iconic 9:30 Club with dance-floor favorites, drag performances, and dancers for one of Pride weekend’s longest-running parties. Price: Tickets start at $45.65. Tedd Patterson and Ponyboy When: Saturday, June 20 from 10 PM to 4 AM Where: 645 Florida Ave., NW  House music legend Tedd Patterson brings decades of New York club experience to Flash for a late-night set packed with soulful, underground house music.  Price: Tickets start at $39.73. Kinetic: Toyland When: Saturday, June 20 from 10 PM to 4 AM Where: 2135 Queens Chapel Rd., NE. Capital Pride’s party transforms Echostage into an oversized adult playground, complete with massive production, packed dance floors, and six hours of music from DJs GSP and Matt Suave. The night’s biggest draw is a performance from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 winner Alaska Thunderfuck.  Price: Tickets start at $69.15.  Capital Pride Festival When: Sunday, June 21 from 12 PM to 10 PM Where: Pennsylvania Ave., NW, between 7th St., NW and 3rd St., NW Think of this as Pride’s all-day street fair. Pennsylvania Avenue will be packed with food vendors, exhibitors, and artisans. Multiple stages feature performances from country star Maren Morris, rapper Leikeli47, pop icon Lisa Lisa, DJ/producer Harrison, and recent RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Myki Meeks.  Price: Free.  Tres Chic Tea Dance When: Sunday, June 21 from 2 PM to 9 PM When: 3400 Georgia Ave., NW One of Pride weekend’s premier tea dances returns to Hook Hall with an indoor/outdoor party set to the soundtrack of house music duo Twin Diplomacy and DJs Michael Navarro and KZilla.  Price: Tickets start at $65.14. Flower Factory Five-Year Anniversary When: Sunday, June 21, 4 PM to 10 PM Where: 1223 Connecticut Ave., NW  One of DC’s most beloved queer dance parties celebrates five years with a Pride weekend takeover of all three floors of Zebbie’s Garden in Dupont Circle. There will be vendors, art installations, and a marathon set from electronic music icons Eris Drew and Octo Octa.  Price: Tickets start at $34.50. Flashy Pride Weekend When: Sunday, June 21 from 10 PM to 4 AM Where: 645 Florida Ave., NW Flashy has become a Pride institution, thanks to its marathon dance floor, rooftop vibes, and devoted following at Flash nightclub. DJs TWiN, Sean Morris, and Keenan Orr will keep the music going until 4 AM, making this an ideal final stop for anyone not quite ready for Pride weekend to end. Price: Tickets start at $45.50.The post 15 Pride Parties in DC This Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less