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API Pride (May 17, 2025 - June 8, 2025)
Our DC Metro Area Asian and Pacific Islander (API) queer and trans community welcomes you to API Pride, during WorldPride 2025. Our tapestry of events honors the diverse, rich cultural heritage, achievements, and contributions of the API LGBTQ+ community and strives to spark us with the joy to thrive and create change in the world. This multi week-long series of events will feature panel discussions, cultural performances, film screenings, and social gatherings designed to foster API pride, visibility and unity.
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API Pride Lineup
SAT, 17 MAYCheer on QTAPI at DC Dragon Boat Festival
SAT, 17 MAYJoin QTAPI for TransPride Washington DC
SAT, 24 MAYGlobal Trans Conversation: WDWGFH?
THU, 29 MAYCherry Blossom Ensemble Concert
FRI, 30 MAYDesi & South Asian Drag Show
SAT, 31 MAYFilipinx Drag Brunch with DC Queens
SAT, 31 MAYAsian Rainbow Chorus + Cherry Blossom Ensemble
SAT, 31 MAYAPI LGBTQ+ Representation in Media
SUN, 01 JUNEAsian Rainbow Chorus Concert
SUN, 01 JUNEScreening of Saving Face with Director Alice Wu
MON, 02 JUNECherry Blossom Ensemble Concert
WED, 04 JUNEAPI Pride Welcome Reception
THUR, 05 JUNEQTAPI @ DC MOAPIA Nightmarket
THUR, 05 JUNEAPI Pride Nightlife Social
FRI, 06 JUNEQTAPI Nightlife Extravaganza
SAT, 07 JUNEEid Al-Adha Celebration
SAT, 07 JUNEMarch with QTAPI @ WorldPride Parade
SAT, 07 - SUN, 08 JUNEVisit QTAPI Coalition @ WorldPride Festival
SUN, 08 JUNERally with QTAPI @ WorldPride March
SUN, 08 JUNEKing Kamehameha Lei Draping Ceremony
Stay tuned for more!
2025 THEMATIC THREADS for API Pride | WorldPride 2025
Unity in Diversity
Emphasize the strength and beauty of the API community's diverse cultural backgrounds and identities. Events bring together different API subgroups to foster joy in unity and mutual respect.
Cultural Heritage and Pride
Celebrate the unique cultural traditions and heritage of the API community. Including events like the DC Dragon Boat Festival, Kamehameha Lei Draping, and API Drag Brunch, which showcase traditional and contemporary cultural expressions.
Visibility and Representation
Promote visibility and representation of API LGBTQ+ professionals in politics, arts, and civic service. Our API receptions and 20th Anniversary Screening of Saving Face with Director Alice Wu, highlight influential API figures and their contributions to artistry, diplomacy, and civic engagement.
Community and Connection
Create opportunities to build meaningful relationships, in community. All are welcome to our socialize, weave networks, and dance the night away at our API Pride Welcome Reception and the Nightlife Extravaganza.
Advocacy and Empowerment
Foster advocacy and empowerment within the API LGBTQ+ community. Highlighting QTAPI initiatives, presentations, showcases, and surveys to understand and address our community's needs.
Artistic Expression and Creativity
Celebrate the creativity and talents of API artists at Cherry Blossom Ensemble performances, drag brunch, and our nightlife events featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed performers.
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