Sexual diversity is also celebrated here, with not multiple pride celebrations taking place throughout the year for trans, black, Latinx, senior and other members of the LGBTQ community. Sometimes referred to as “Chocolate City” in the past due to its high black population increasing gentrification is rapidly forcing these historic communities out but dispute these changing neighborhoods, in D.C. A city that cares about all its citizens, and whose citizens support and celebrate each other’s diversity – no matter who sits in the White House.Īnd what diversity DC has, with District of Columbia being similar to New Mexico, California, and Texas as states without any one racial group forming a majority of the population – Except DC isn’t a state and its residents can’t vote in Congress). Dupont Circle and Adams-Morgan are the main gaybourhoods where you will see more rainbow flags then star-spangled banners, but the diverse LGBT community is entrenched in every corner of the city – and you will be welcomed everywhere you go.įoreigners might mistakenly assume the capital of such a divided country would itself be divided – but let us tell you: Washington DC is one of the most progressive, liberal and welcoming places in the entire country.
In fact, the sheer number of LGBTQ-oriented things to do in Washington DC absolutely blew us away – and is the reason the gay scene here easily compares with more well-known cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and even San Francisco. Together, the city and the capital combine to create one of the most tantalizing gay destinations in the world.Ī city like no other – DC is steeped in power, history, politics, and culture – but also poses a lively gay scene, picturesque suburbs, thriving nightlife, and an enviable food scene. Washington, DC, the USA’s capital, might be gigantic museums, historic monuments, and elected officials and public servants buzzing through the corridors of powers, but make no mistake, DC the City – away from the mall – is a completely different beast.Į dgy, artistic, oh-so-gay, and anything but boring.