Join Modern Military as we celebrate Pride by honoring the fight for LGBTQ+ rights while working toward a more inclusive future.
Sign up for any of the events using the form below.
Thursday, May 29th, 5-8 PM
Military Veteran Mixer and Drag Show
Red Bear Brewing, Washington, DC
Hosted by DC Mayor’s Office, SPARTA and Modern Military
RSVP to the Red Bear Mixer Here
Friday, May 30th, 7-9 PM
Our Stories, Our Truth: LGBTQ+ Veterans’ Stories of Joy and Resistance
Spark Social, Washington, DC
Hosted by Minority Veterans of America
RSVP to Our Stories, Our Truth Here
Saturday, May 31st, 11-2 PM
DC World Pride Military & Veteran Field Day
Alethia Tanner Park, Washington, DC
Hosted by Modern Military, SPARTA, and Minority Veterans of America
RSVP to Field Day Here
Hilton Arlington National Landing, Arlington, VA
Keynote Speaker: Secretary Tony Woods, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families
Join us for the 2025 Modern Military National Gala! Celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ military families and honor leaders advancing equality in the armed forces.
Early Bird Tickets (Ends April 30): $125 (Active Duty & Spouses), $175 (General Admission)
Tickets After April 30: $175 (Active Duty & Spouses), $225 (General Admission)
Includes Dinner, Awards Ceremony, and After Party.
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Washington, DC
More than 500,000 members of the LGBTQ+ Black community and their allies come to Washington DC on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the beauty of a shared community and raise awareness and funding for HIV/AIDS in the name and spirit of Black Pride.
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World Pride Parade, Washington, DC
Modern Military will march in the Pride Parade, sign up below to walk with MMAA in the parade and get all the details about our biggest Pride yet!
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Saturday – Sunday, June 7 – 8, 2025, 10-12 PM
America’s Mainstreet, Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Modern Military will participate in the Pride Festival, sign up below to volunteer at the festival and get all the details about our biggest Pride yet!
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Show your Modern Military pride by purchasing MMAA apparel.
Make a one-time or recurring donation to support MMAA as we create a more inclusive and supportive military community.
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