The Support for the Capital Pride Parade Amendment Act of 2025 aims to waive all fees associated with city services required for the administration of the Capital Pride Parade, Festival, and Block Party. This legislation recognizes the significance of the Capital Pride events, which have grown to become one of the largest annual celebrations in the National Capital Region, attracting approximately 600,000 attendees last year alone. The bill emphasizes the cultural and economic impact of the event, which generated an estimated $371 million for the region and is expected to draw up to 3 million visitors in 2025 for World Pride.

To implement this, the bill amends section 47-2826 of the District of Columbia Official Code by adding a new subsection (f) that mandates the Mayor to waive all fees for city services related to these events, while excluding any expediting fees or penalties incurred by the host. The waived fees include various charges from multiple city departments, such as the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, among others. This initiative aims to ensure that Capital Pride remains accessible to all, reinforcing its role as an important cultural event in the District.