LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising Ceremony at the John A. Wilson Building

The annual LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising at the Wilson Building serves as the official civic kickoff to Pride Month in the District of Columbia. In 2026, the 4th annual ceremony will hold special significance as part of the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs (MOLGBTQA). The raising of the LGBTQIA+ flag at the seat of DC government symbolizes progress, visibility, resilience, and the District’s enduring institutional commitment to equity and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ residents.

3:30 PM | Attendees begin to arrive

4:00 PM | Remarks begin

4:30 PM | Officials Raise Rainbow Pride Progress Flag in Solidarity with LGBTQIA+ Community

4:35 PM | LGBTQIA+ Community Photograph on Wilson Building steps

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