Trans Pride Washington DC

06/01/2026

It's tiiiiiiiime! 🏳️‍🌈

We're starting this month with gratitude for the trans people who came before us. 🏳️‍⚧️

To the ones who dreamed bigger, fought harder, and created space for us to shine our brightest.

This month, we call on YOU to honor your trans ancestors. 💖

That can look like setting up an alter, learning how they cared for one another, or even committing to show up with them in mind. Their legacies continue even today as we all build community and protect trans joy everywhere we go.

At , we especially honor , our founder, who offered so much of her time and energy to create spaces where trans people could gather, heal, and celebrate together. Her spirit lives on every time the DC Trans Community grows bigger and welcomes a new sibling.

Because of her, we refuse to back down. She showed us that it is absolutely possible to love and live beyond the barriers of this world.

🟣 Now it's YOUR turn. Comment below and tell us who you are honoring this Pride season.

05/31/2026

🎉 Partner Spotlight 🎉

Check out to learn more about them!

We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to H-O-D Interpreting, LLC. 💖

They did an amazing job supporting accessibility through the sponsorship of ASL interpreting services for this year’s event.

HOD Interpreting is a Baltimore-based, Black and LGBTQIA+-owned accessibility agency rooted in community, service, and equity. 🏳️‍⚧️

Their commitment to making sure Deaf community members are welcomed, included, and able to fully participate continues to make a meaningful impact throughout our region.

We are grateful for their partnership and support in helping us create a more accessible experience for all.

🟣 Comment "THANK YOU" to show your appreciation to them and all our interpreters.

05/29/2026

💜 What a beautiful reminder of what community can look like.

THANK YOU to every single person who showed up for ! It truly means a lot to us that you could show up for our community.

We know what it can take to present a session, table at the community fair, volunteer your time, or simply bring your full self into a brave space.

Because of you, we had a weekend filled with joy, learning, care, resistance, and connection. Our presenters shared wisdom and vulnerability. Our volunteers made everyone feel welcome. Our community partners showed up with resources and love. And all of you helped make Trans Pride DC feel like home.

We couldn’t have done it without you. Truly. 🏳️‍⚧️

🟣 Comment below and tell us about a moment that made your feel extra special this year! 💖

05/12/2026

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!

The countdown to 2026 just got even more iconic.

🎉 We’re beyond excited to welcome Dominique Jackson to Trans Pride Washington DC as a featured guest for both the Conference and the White, Blue & Pink After Party!

Known around the world as a model, actress, author, and advocate, Dominique has inspired generations of trans people to live boldly, beautifully, and unapologetically. You may know her from the show Pose, her activism, or her unforgettable presence on and off screen. This is your chance to be in community with a true legend!

Join us throughout this weekend as we celebrate trans brilliance, joy, resilience, and the power of showing up together. Must be registered for details and entry information.

📅 Trans Pride Conference
May 16, 2026
Dominique's keynote session is from 4-5pm.
Register here: transpridewashingtondc.org/weekend

🪩 White, Blue & Pink After Party
May 16 • 7:30 PM – 12 AM
Register separately here: actionnetwork.org/events/trans-pride-after-party-2026

Tag the friend you’re bringing because this Trans Pride weekend is about to be unforgettable. 💖

05/09/2026

𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆: 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝑽𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂

Saturday, May 16, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street SW, Washington, DC

In addition to our Celebration of SaVanna on Sunday, there will be a Saturday evening Vigil, guided by Rayceen Pendarvis.

Community members are invited to gather for an evening of reflection and fellowship as we honor the life, legacy, and unstoppable spirit of SaVanna Wanzer.

All are welcome to share stories, memories, and testimonies celebrating SaVanna’s life.

𝑻𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆: 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑽𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝑽𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒂
Saturday, May 16, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street SW, Washington, DC

In addition to our Celebration of SaVanna on Sunday, there will be a Saturday evening Vigil, guided by Rayceen Pendarvis.

Community members are invited to gather for an evening of reflection and fellowship as we honor the life, legacy, and unstoppable spirit of SaVanna Wanzer.

All are welcome to share stories, memories, and testimonies celebrating SaVanna’s life.

05/04/2026

Trans Pride DC is almost here. 🎉🎉🎉

Soon our community will gather for a full day of connection, celebration, learning, and joy to kickoff Pride season in DC.

If you’re planning to attend, we encourage you to register in advance. 🎟️

📢 Same-day registration on May 16 will be limited.
🟣 Reserve your spot through the first "Register Now" button at transpridewashingtondc.org/weekend/

04/29/2026

Trans Pride DC happens because dedicated community members like YOU help to make it possible. 💖

Volunteers help welcome attendees, support sessions, and create a space where everyone feels safe and supported.

If you'd like to be part of the team behind this year's event, we'd love to have you join us. 🤝

🟣 Read more about volunteering with Trans Pride DC at transpridewashingtondc.org/get-involved/volunteer/

04/24/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of our founder and forever mother, SaVanna Wanzer.

A community leader, trailblazer and visionary, SaVanna embodied what it meant to live in power, purpose and vision. In 2007, SaVanna founded Capital Trans Pride, which built upon a legacy here in the District of Columbia of creating trans-centered spaces in our nation’s capital.

What started as a small social group in the basement of a local church, has grown into an independent organization, now known as Trans Pride Washington DC, which hosts a full day conference welcoming hundreds of community members from around the region. As a budding organization, with eager volunteers, SaVanna has always shepherded us along the way. We strive to live up to the grandeur of the dreams SaVanna had for our community and are forever grateful for the wisdom, care and guidance she provided us every step of the way.

SaVanna has been our light and shining star. For trans, non-binary and gender expansive folks around our region, she has built programs, systems and spaces for us to be seen, heard, recognized and celebrated. From May Is: All About Trans, to DC Black Trans Pride, to FLUX DC, to Trans Pride Washington, DC, SaVanna was nothing short of a visionary, committed to the growth, visibility, and advancement of the trans community. She was unapologetic about putting us first, and was intentional about celebrating all the ways we are able to show up in this world.

SaVanna was a fighter and a dreamer. She knew our worth and always demanded that trans folks be treated with dignity and respect. A trailblazer and a giant in our community, SaVanna truly was one of one. As we continue to reflect on the life and legacy of SaVanna, we remain in awe of her service to trans people and the larger LGBTQIA+ community. Always willing to learn, and never deterred in her commitment to our community, SaVanna leaves behind scores of mentees, activists and community members ready to keep the work moving forward.

To our mother, our teacher, our leader and our friend SaVanna Wanzer — your work speaks volumes and touches our hearts. May you rest in eternal and everlasting peace, power and glory.

In loving solidarity, Trans Pride Washington, DC

04/24/2026

Final call for session proposals! ⏰

Today is your LAST CHANCE to submit one for the Trans Pride Conference this year.

If you’ve been thinking about sharing your knowledge or leading a conversation, this is the moment.

📅 Deadline: TONIGHT by 9pm ET!
🟣 Submit at transpridewashingtondc.org/weekend/

04/22/2026

This is a reminder for organizations that still want to participate in the Trans Pride Community Fair. Booth space is filling up quickly. 👀

Our Community Fair helps connect attendees with organizations of any size that are providing resources, services, advocacy, and community to trans people locally..

If your organization supports trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse communities, we’d love to have you join us. 🏳️‍⚧️

📩 Applications remain open until space is filled.
🟣 Send us your info through the "Apply to the Community Fair" at transpridewashingtondc.org/weekend/