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 celebrate the history of the LGBTQQIA+ community in the District and have grown to become one of the largest annual events in the National Capital Region. The bill specifies that while fees for various city services will be waived, any expediting fees or penalties incurred by the event host will not be waived.

The new legal language added to section 47-2826 of the District of Columbia Official Code outlines the specific fees that will be waived, including those related to special event user fees from various city departments, on-site permitting and monitoring, food vendor inspections, clean-up services, and traffic control assistance. The bill emphasizes the cultural and economic importance of the Capital Pride events, which not only foster community engagement but also contribute significantly to the local economy, with past events generating substantial revenue and job creation.