We’re not just marching. We’re marrying.
Marriage is more than just a ceremony—it's an act of defiance, a bold declaration that love transcends all boundaries. This WorldPride, the ECC is turning the parade into a moving protest for love and equality.
We’re inviting courageous couples to join us and get married live on our float, showing the world that love is love—no exceptions, no compromises. To be considered, submit your story and a donation of your choosing, and take a stand with us.
Together, let’s make a powerful statement that equality is non-negotiable.
WorldPride Parade | Step Off at 14th and T Street, NW
We Believe That Love Is Good for Business — And Non-Negotiable
As a Chamber of Commerce, we believe that inclusion is not only a value—it’s an economic engine. LGBTQ-owned businesses, including those in the wedding and event industry, contribute billions to our economy each year. Marriage equality is not just a civil right—it’s a vital part of our commercial and cultural landscape.
On our float, we will marry nine LGBTQ+ couples—one for each state attempting to roll back our rights—in a powerful act of public celebration and protest. These are real, legal weddings that symbolize our refusal to be erased.
Yes, these will be real, legal weddings!
At WorldPride 2025, the ECC is proud to offer real, legal marriages right on our parade float—because love is powerful, and equality is non-negotiable. Selected couples will have the opportunity to exchange vows and make their union official in front of thousands, with all necessary legal documentation provided to ensure your marriage is fully recognized. Our float will be more than a moving celebration; it will be a platform for love, equality, and protest against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
Already married? We welcome you, too! If you and your partner want to renew your vows and reaffirm your love in a powerful, public way, we’d be honored to host you. Whether you’re newlyweds or celebrating decades together, renewing your vows at World Pride is a bold and beautiful act of love. Let’s show the world that love not only endures but thrives in the face of adversity.
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At WorldPride 2025, the ECC is proud to offer real, legal marriages right on our parade float—because love is powerful, and equality is non-negotiable. Selected couples will have the opportunity to exchange vows and make their union official in front of thousands, with all necessary legal documentation provided to ensure your marriage is fully recognized. Our float will be more than a moving celebration; it will be a platform for love, equality, and protest against anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
Already married? We welcome you, too! If you and your partner want to renew your vows and reaffirm your love in a powerful, public way, we’d be honored to host you. Whether you’re newlyweds or celebrating decades together, renewing your vows at World Pride is a bold and beautiful act of love. Let’s show the world that love not only endures but thrives in the face of adversity.