EVENT
Arlington Pride Festival
June 24, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Following the success of Arlington’s inaugural Pride celebration last year, THE POLISHED KREATIVE is again hosting one of Arlington’s biggest event of the Summer – The Arlington Pride Festival June 24th, 2023 from 12PM – 7PM at the Rosslyn Gateway Park VA (1300 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22209).
This event has a simple but impactful message, Moving Forward Together. This reminds us of the importance of working together to make our community stronger.
The Arlington Pride Festival will inspire our community to collaborate in new ways, ensuring all LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families & friends feel empowered, and supported.
This FREE Event for all ages, and will be held at The Rosslyn Gateway Park. Gateway Park is a three-acre public park owned by Arlington County.
The Arlington Pride Festival will include:
- Live Entertainment
- Surprise Guests
- Main Stage
- Games & Prizes
- Live DJ Vendors
- Multiple Photo Moment Stations
- Variety of Food & Beverages
- Swag Bags Giveaways
- Professional Photographer/videographer
- LGBTQIA+ advocacy Center
- Pet Entertainment Area sponsored by Puppy Luv Pet Services
- Live showcase by local artist(s)
The goal of the event is to create memorable experiences aimed to build a true sense of community.
Past Events
Building a Beloved Community
The January meeting will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Our theme is “Building a Beloved Community”. “Beloved Community” is a vision of a society where justice, love, and equality prevail, popularized by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our guest speaker is Rev. Dr. Adrian Nelson II, the pastor of Lomax African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and a Dr. King Scholar.
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Business After Business
Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which are included in your registration. Attendees are eligible to win door prizes donated by members and members have a chance to win our cash jackpot.
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This national holiday aims to transform Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s teachings into individual and community action, working towards his vision of a beloved community. Volunteer Arlington honors this day by connecting individuals of all ages across Arlington and Northern Virginia to engage in meaningful service. Join us for a variety of service projects on Monday, January 19, 2026, with an opening program at Washington-Liberty High School.
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