Metro welcomes the world, invites visitors to ride America’s Metro system to World Pride events
Published: 05/20/2025
Metro can get customers to nearly every event during Pride and is ready to move large crowds.
“Washington D.C. is a city of major international events and World Pride is no different,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “Metro is the best way to get around, and we are making it even easier with a new seamless way to pay for fares, our new MetroPulse app to help navigate the system, and increased service on World Pride's closing weekend.”
Metro is also launching special wrapped train and buses, which will be out on the streets and rail on May 24. You can track their real-time location at wmata.com/live and clicking on “special edition.” The MetroAccess vehicle will be out in the coming days.
Customers using Metro for the first time can check out our new rider guide. Customers can also download our new MetroPulse app on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store to use our Trip Planner feature, get real-time service information, and chat with customer service. The Android version of the app launch in the coming days.
Increased rail service June 6-8
On the last weekend of World Pride, Metro is increasing service with additional hours and extending the Yellow Line to the end of the line at Greenbelt on Saturday and Sunday.
- On Friday, June 6, Metro will close one hour later at 2 a.m.
- On Saturday, June 7, Metro will open one hour earlier at 6 a.m. and close one hour later at 2 a.m.
- On Sunday, June 8, Metro will open one hour earlier at 6 a.m. and close at midnight.
Last train times vary by station. Check last train times on the Stations page. Metrobus also runs several 24-hour bus routes across D.C.
Trains run every 4-6 minutes at most core stations during the day. At stations further out, trains arrive anywhere from every 8 minutes to every 12 minutes.
Some bus routes will see detours and delays during events, especially the parade on June 7. Additional buses may be added to certain routes to keep schedules on time. Check for service at wmata.com/metropulse.
Getting to events
Metro can get customers to nearly every event during Pride. Use our trip planner at wmata.com or see a list of major events and the nearest Metro stations and lines below.
|
Date |
Event (location) |
Nearby Stations (Lines) |
| May 17 - June 8 | Welcome Center (737 7th St. NW) | Gallery Place (Red, Yellow, Green) |
| May 31 |
Welcome Concert ft. Shakira (Nationals Park) | Navy Yard (Green) |
| June 6-7 | World Pride Festival: Global Dance Party (RFK Festival Grounds) | Stadium-Armory (Blue, Orange, Silver) |
| June 6-7 | World Pride block Party (17th Street NW in Dupont Circle neighborhood) | Dupont Circle (Red) |
| June 7 | Pride Parade (along 14th Street and Pennsylvania Ave.) | U Street (Green), Dupont Circle (Red), McPherson Square (Blue, Orange, Silver), Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver), Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver), Archives (Green, Yellow) Judiciary Square (Red) |
| June 7-8 | Post Parade Concert (ft. Cynthia Erivo) and Closing Concert (ft. Doechii) (3rd and Pennsylvania Ave. NW) | Archives (Green, Yellow), Judiciary Square (Red), L’Enfant Plaza (Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Silver), Federal Center SW (Blue, Orange, Silvers) |
| June 8 | International Rally + March on Washington for Freedom (Lincoln Memorial) | Smithsonian (Blue, Orange,Silver), Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver), Foggy Bottom (Blue, Orange, Silver), L’Enfant Plaza (Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Silver) Metro Center (Red, Blue, Orange, Silver) |
How to pay
Customers have multiple ways to pay for Metrorail and Metrobus service. One-way Metrorail fares range from $2.25 to $6.75 during the day at $2.25-2.50 after 9:30 p.m. and on weekends. Metrobus fares are $2.25. Metro also offers unlimited trip passes for 1 day ($13.50), 3 days ($33.75), and 7 days ($60.75).Tap. Ride. Go
. : Customers can pay for Metrorail by tapping a credit, debit, or mobile wallet card on any faregate to enter the system. Customers will need to use the same card to tap in and out at the entrance and exit faregate. The feature will expand to Metrobus and parking facilities at a later date. Please note, bus to rail/rail to bus transfer discounts will not apply when paying for a rail trip with this payment method. Learn more about Tap. Ride. Go.SmarTrip in mobile wallet
: Skip the fare machine and create a SmarTrip card on your Apple or Android phone. You can add fare at any time in the wallet app. To add daily passes, download the SmarTrip app to add passes to your virtual SmarTrip card. Learn more here.SmarTrip card
: Customers who prefer a physical SmarTrip card can get one at any Metrorail station.Increased security
With large crowds expected, Metro Transit Police and special security will have an increased presence in the system.
Officers will be present in many stations and bus loops, and special police will walk through many trains during service.
Customers who need assistance or have an emergency while on Metro can contact Metro Transit Police by calling 202-962-2121 or send a text message to 696873 (MyMTPD). Customers can also call 911.
Customer Service
Metro’s customer service team can help customers with questions, trip planning, and more via chat, email, phone or our social media channels. Visit the contact page for details.
Follow @wmata, @metrorailinfo and @metrobusinfo on X or@wmata.com, @metrorailinfo.bsky.social, and @metrobusinfo on Bluesky for the latest service information.
Customers can call 202-GO-METRO (TTY 202-962-2033). Automated information available 24/7.
For service alerts via text or email, sign up for MetroAlerts or visit MetroPulse for real-time service information.
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