This past weekend, Washington D.C. went all out for Pride! World Pride is the world’s largest LGBTQ music festival and this year it was bigger than ever! With performances and DJ sets from some of the hottest names in the music industry, jaw dropping drag numbers, and inspiring speeches, World Pride 2025 was one for the books.
Night 1 headliner and ally Jennifer Lopez brought the crowd to their feet with her hits like “On the Floor” and “Let’s Get Loud.” The global superstar also showed her support for the LGBTQ community by bringing out and performing with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C.!
Night 2 was headlined by out Australian pop star Troye Sivan! The crowd felt the rush when he performed top hits off his latest album as well as classics like Bloom!
Other fan favorite performances took place across the two nights from stars like Kim Petras, Paris Hilton, Tinashe, Rita Ora, ZEDD, Marina, Sasha Colby, Trisha Reneé Rapp, RAYE, Tinashe, Sofi Tukker, and RuPaul and more!
Even at 7 months pregnant, internet sensation Trisha Paytas showed her Pride! She performed her new hit song “GAY!”
The event was produced by Dreamland’s Jake Resnicow, named one of OUT100’s Most Influential LGBTQ+ People of the Year! Proceeds from the event will benefit various local LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations, ensuring the celebration’s impact lives on beyond its two days of programming. For more information, visit worldpride25.com.
