Events

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EPW and the Dale City 4th of July Parade

Location: Mapledale Plaza
                   Corner of Dale Blvd & Queensdale Dr
                   Woodbridge, VA 22193

Friday, 4 July 2025 — 7:00 AM – Setup / 9:00 AM – Lineup / 10:00 AM – Start

Join Equality Prince William’s Float!

Look for Dave’s Blue Jeep Wrangler towing a 14-foot boat trailer as our parade float. We’re proud to march/ride in celebration of freedom, visibility, and community.


We work year-round to uplift and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community across Prince William County. From Pride celebrations and public proclamations to community service, cultural events, and mental wellness initiatives, Equality Prince William brings people together in unity and belonging.

Join us as we continue moving forward—with pride, purpose, and love.

Happy Independence Day!

#DaleCityParade #4thOfJuly2025 #EqualityPW #PWCPride #CelebrateFreedom #CommunityUnity #LGBTQIA #FamilyFunDay

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The Monthly E=PW Happy Hour

Location: Bungalow Alehouse
                    2840 Prince William Pkwy
                    Woodbridge, VA 22192

Wednesday, 09 July 2025 — 6:00 – 8:00 PM

🎉 You’re Invited! E=PW July Happy Hour 🍻

After an incredible May and June filled with Pride Month celebrations and community action, it’s time to unwind, reconnect, and raise a glass together!

Whether you joined us for Pride events or are just looking to meet great people in the community, this is your chance to kick back, catch up, and celebrate all we’ve accomplished.

You can find us past the main dining room and bar area in the back room next to the pool tables!

Friends, family, and allies welcome. We can’t wait to see you there!

🌈💬 Cheers,
Equality Prince William

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EPW Annual Summer Picnic

Location: Connery Residence
                   13016 Qualls Lane
                   Woodbridge, VA 22193

Saturday, 19 July 2025 — 1:00 – 4:00 PM

🌈 You’re Invited! EPW Annual Summer Picnic 🌳

Join us for our Annual Equality Prince William Summer Picnic — a relaxed, joyful afternoon filled with food, friends, and community. The event will be held indoors, with a patio available for anyone who wants to enjoy the summer air.

Why We Gather

At Equality Prince William, we continue to create spaces where LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies can feel safe, seen, and supported. In these challenging times, we reaffirm our commitment to:

  1. Providing a safe space for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies in the Greater Prince William County and Manassas area to simply be themselves.

  2. Being visible in the community — showing up, hosting events, and standing together so no one feels alone.

  3. Educating and advocating — dispelling misinformation and supporting local and national efforts to protect LGBTQIA+ rights and lives.

Cost & Membership

The Annual EPW Picnic (along with our After-the-Holidays Party) is free for EPW members.

  • Not a member yet? You’re still welcome to join us — the cost is just $20.00.

  • BUT WAIT! You can become a member for only $15.00 (or $25.00 for families) and attend the picnic for free!
    👉 Become a member here

Food & Drink

Unlike our usual potluck brunches, this event will have all food and non-alcoholic beverages provided. That said, if you’d like to bring something to share, we’ll never say no!

If you’re 21 or older, feel free to bring along your favorite adult beverage — we’ll have space to chill and enjoy responsibly.


🧺 RSVP not required but appreciated. Questions? Reach out to us at Dave Dooley at dave.epw.pride@gmail.com.

Let’s come together to celebrate who we are and the community we’re building — one where everyone belongs.

With pride and purpose,
Equality Prince William

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EPW at the 2025 Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk

Location: Harris Pavilion
                   9201 Center St
                   Manassas, VA 20110

Sunday, 07 September 2025 — Check-In: 11:00 AM | Walk Begins: 12:30 PM

Together, we can create a world without suicide. Join fellow survivors, advocates, friends, and families for the 2025 Out of the Darkness Walk in Prince William County.

Whether you walk, fundraise, volunteer, or sponsor — your action creates real impact.


💙 Why Participate?

  • Raise Awareness and show support for those affected by suicide.

  • Honor Loved Ones with hope & healing activities and honor beads.

  • Fund Lifesaving Work – funds go to research, education, advocacy, and support.


👣 Walk with Equality Prince William

We’re proud to once again support the walk as a Community Partner and Team.
Join the Equality Prince William team and walk with us in solidarity and hope.

🔗 Join or Donate to Our Team

Together, we can break the stigma and support mental health for all — especially within the LGBTQ+ community.


🔗 Register, Donate, or Volunteer

✅ Register Now – It’s free!
💵 Donate to the Event – Help us reach our $60,000 goal!
🙌 Volunteer at the Walk – Be part of the team that makes it all happen!
📢 Become a Sponsor – Show your commitment to mental health in our community.


🏆 Fundraising Rewards

  • Raise $150+ by Walk Day to receive a 2025 Walk T-Shirt

  • Raise $250+ after Walk Day for an exclusive bonus gift

Need help? Visit our Participant Hub or Team Central for resources, graphics, and tips!


📱 Fundraise with the DonorDrive App

Make fundraising easy on the go with the DonorDrive Charity Fundraising App
📲 Download on Apple App Store | Get it on Google Play


👥 Join Our Planning Committee!

We need community leaders like you to help make this event a success.
📧 Contact: Heather Anderson at Chair.PWCwalk@gmail.com


📣 Promote the Walk

Start a Facebook Fundraiser from your DonorDrive dashboard (not directly on Facebook), and share your page across Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and more. Follow @OOTDWalks to stay connected!


🚨 Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text:
988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
TALK to 741-741 – Crisis Text Line


Thank you to our local sponsors:
🏳️‍🌈 Equality Prince William
🧠 Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia

Let’s walk together — for hope, for healing, for change.

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Full Calendar of Events

01 Jan 2025 – EPW Membership Renewal for the Year Begins

04 Jan 2025 – The After the Holidays Holiday Party – Woodbridge, VA – 7:00 – 10:00 pm

06 Jan 2025 – Three Kings Day / Epiphany (Christian)

07 Jan 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 1:00 – 3:00 pm

10 Jan 2025 – Fast of Tevet 10 (Jewish)

12 Jan 2025 – Annual Board Planning Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 1:00 – 3:00 pm

15 Jan 2025 – EPW Board / Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

20 Jan 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

25 Jan 2025 – Piedmont/Central Virginia Pride Prom – Rixeyville, VA – 6:00 – 10:00 pm

29 Jan 2025 – Lunar New Year Begins

01 Feb 2025 – Black History Month Begins

04 Feb 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

05 Feb 2025 – Happy Hour – Hector’s – Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

14 Feb 2025 – Valentine’s Day

15 Feb 2025 – Volunteer Discord Call for folks interested in volunteering with The ConversationS Team – 5:00 – 6:00 pm

17 Feb 2025 – President’s Day

26 Feb 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

01 Mar 2025 – Women’s History Month Begins

01 Mar 2025 – Ramadan Begins (Islamic)

03 Mar 2025 – World Wildlife Day

04 Mar 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

05 Mar 2025 – Ash Wednesday (Christian)

05 Mar 2025 – Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

13-14 Mar 2025 – Purim (Jewish)

17 Mar 2025 – St. Patrick’s Day

20 Mar 2025 – Spring Equinox

26 Mar 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

29 Mar 2025 – Transgender Day of Visibility Potluck – Manassas, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

30 Mar 2025 – Silver Moon Emporium Spring Market – Salisbury Center – Manassas, VA – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

30 Mar 2025 – Eid-al-Fitr (Islamic)

01 Apr 2025 – Arab American Heritage Month Begins

01 Apr 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

09 Apr 2025 – Happy Hour – Bungalow Alehouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

12 – 20 Apr 2025 – Passover (Jewish)

13 Apr 2025 – Palm Sunday (Christian)

18 Apr 2025 – Good Friday (Christian)

20 Apr 2025 – Easter (Christian)

22 Apr 2025 – AFSP – Talk Saves Lives – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 pm

22 Apr 2025 – Earth Day

23 Apr 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

27 Apr 2025 – Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup – Armetta’s on Daisy Reid – Woodbridge, VA – 10:30 am, Lunch at 12:00 pm

29 Apr 2025 – Queer Craft Club – Dabble Creative Reuse Center – Manassas, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

01 May 2025 – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Begins

01 May 2025 – AFSP Lifesavers Appreciation Celebration, Pepco Edison Place Gallery (702 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20001) – 5:30 – 7:30 pm

03 May 2025 – PWC Youth Wellness Conference – McCoart Plaza – 10 am – 3pm

06 May 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

11 May 2025 – Mother’s Day

12 May 2025 – Second Passover (Jewish)

12 May 2025 – Manassas City Council – Pride Proclamation – City Hall of Manassas, 9027 Center Street, Manassas, VA – 5:30 pm

14 May 2025 – Happy Hour – Armetta’s on Daisy Reid – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

14 May 2025 – EPW Pride Committee Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

16 May 2025 – Lag B’Omer (Jewish)

17 May 2025 – Equality Prince William Pride – Harris Pavilion, Manassas, VA – 12 – 4 pm

17 May 2025 – Armed Forces Day (Observance, established 05/20/1950)

17 May – June 2025 – World Pride 2025 – Washington, DC

18 May 2025 – The Town of Dumfries 2nd annual “Pride Brunch” 3800 Graham Park RD Triangle VA 22172 – 11 am – 1 pm

18 May 2025 – Rise & Resist: Join the Movement for LGBTQ+ Liberation Across Virginia! – Manassas Park Community Center – 12:30–3:00 pm

26 May 2025 – Memorial Day

28 May 2025 – EPW Board Meeting/Pride Committee Wrap-up – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

31 May 2025 – Loudoun Pride – Ida Lee Park – Leesburg, VA – 12:00 – 7:00 pm

01 Jun 2025 – LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Begins

01 Jun 2025 – Culpeper Pride – 10753 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper, VA – 12:00 – 5:00

01 Jun 2025 – Reston Pride – Lake Anne Plaza – Reston, VA – 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

1-3 Jun 2025 – Shavuot (Jewish)

03 Jun 2025 – PWC Proud “Together We Rise, Together We Thrive” – McCoart Plaza – 11 am – 2 pm

03 Jun 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

03 Jun 2025 – Manassas Park Pride Proclamation – Manassas Park City Hall – Manassas Park, VA – 7:00 pm

04 Jun 2025 – Ceremonial Pride LGBTQIA+ Flag Raising – Manassas Park City Hall – Manassas Park, VA – 7:00 pm

04 Jun 2025 – Happy Hour (after Flag Raising) – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 7:30 – 9:30 pm

06 Jun 2025 – Eid-al-Adha (Islamic)

07–08 Jun 2025 – Capital World Pride Festival – Washington, DC – 12:00 – 7:00 pm

08 Jun 2025 – Pentecost (Christian)

14 Jun 2025 – Army Birthday/Flag Day (Observance, established 06/14/1775)

15 Jun 2025 – Father’s Day

17 Jun 2025 – Virginia Election Day – Primary – Voting (6 am – 7 pm)

19 Jun 2025 – EPW @ PWC Juneteenth & Me Festival – Pfitzner Stadium Complex – 4:00 – 9:00 pm

20 Jun 2025 – Summer Solstice

25 Jun 2025 – EPW Board Meeting/Pride Committee Wrap-up – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

26 Jun 2025 – Islamic New Year

01 Jul 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

04 Jul 2025 – Dale City 4th of July Parade – Mapledale Plaza – 7:00 am Setup, 9:00 am Lineup, 10:00 am Start

04 Jul 2025 – Independence Day

05 Jul 2025 – Ashura (Islamic)

09 Jul 2025 – Happy Hour – Bungalow Alehouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

13 Jul –03 Aug 2025 – The Three Weeks (Jewish)

19 Jul 2025 – Annual EPW Membership Picnic – Connery Residence – 1:00 – 4:00 pm

23 Jul 2025 – EPW Board Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

04 Aug 2025 – Coast Guard Birthday (Observance, established 08/04/1790)

05 Aug 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

09 Aug 2025 – The 15th of Av (Jewish)

09 Aug 2025 – The Conversations – Location TBD – 12:45 – 6:00 pm

13 Aug 2025 – Happy Hour – Hector’s, Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

27 Aug 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

01 Sep 2025 – Labor Day

02 Sep 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

04-10 Sep 2025 – Mawlid (Islamic)

07 Sep 2025 – Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk – Manassas, VA – Registration 10:30 am; Event 12:00-2:00 pm

10 Sep 2025 – Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

15 Sep 2025 – Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

18 Sep 2025 – Air Force Birthday (Observance, established 09/18/1947)

22 Sep 2025 – Autumn Equinox

22-24 Sep 2025 – Rosh Hashanah (Jewish)

24 Sep 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

28 Sep 2025 – Candidates Brunch – Connery Residence – Woodbridge, VA – 11 am – 3 pm

TBD Sep 2025 – Casa BruMar LGBTQ+ Symposium – Verizon Auditorium, George Mason University – Manassas, VA – 10 am – 4 pm

01 Oct 2025 – National Disability Employment Awareness Month Begins

01-02 Oct 2025 – Yom Kippur (Jewish)

06-13 Oct 2025 – Sukkot (Jewish)

07 Oct 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

08 Oct 2025 – Happy Hour – Bungalow Alehouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

11 Oct 2025 – National Coming Out / Let In Day

13 Oct 2025 – Navy Birthday (Observance, established 09/13/1775)

13 Oct 2025 – Indigenous People’s Day

13-15 Oct 2025 – Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah (Jewish)

19 Oct 2025 – Adopt-a-Highway Trash Pickup – Armetta’s on Daisy Reid – Woodbridge, VA – 10:30 am

20 Oct 2025 – Diwali (Hindu)

22 Oct 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

31 Oct 2025 – Halloween

TBD Oct 2025 – PWC Mental Health Awareness Event

TBD Oct 2025 – Fauquier Pride Gala

01 Nov 2025 – Native American Heritage Month Begins

01 Nov 2025 – NoVA Veterans Parade – Manassas, VA – 8:00 am Setup, 10:00 am Lineup, 11:00 am Start

04 Nov 2025 – Virginia General Election Day – Voting (6 am – 7 pm)

04 Nov 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

10 Nov 2025 – Marine Corps Birthday (Observance, established 11/10/1775)

11 Nov 2025 – Veterans Day (Observance, established 11/11/1954)

12 Nov 2025 – Happy Hour – Hector’s of Nokesville, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

18 Nov 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

20 Nov 2025 – Transgender Day of Remembrance

27 Nov 2025 – Thanksgiving

02 Dec 2025 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

07 Dec 2025 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Observance)

09 Dec 2025 – EPW Board/Pride Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:30 pm

10 Dec 2025 – Happy Hour – Preston’s Pub – Manassas Park, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

10 Dec 2025 – International Human Rights Day

13 Dec 2025 – National Guard Birthday (Observance, established 12/13/1636)

14-22 Dec 2025 – Chanukah (Jewish)

20 Dec 2025 – Space Force Birthday (Observance, established 12/20/2019)

21 Dec 2025 – Yule Winter Solstice

25 Dec 2025 – Christmas (Christian)

26 Dec 2025 – 01 Jan 2026 – Kwanzaa

30 Dec 2025 – Between the Holidays Happy Hour – Bungalow Alehouse – Woodbridge, VA – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

30 Dec 2025 – Feast of Tevet 10 (Jewish)

31 Dec 2025 – New Year’s Eve

01 Jan 2026 – New Year’s Day/EPW Membership Renewal for the Year Begins

06 Jan 2026 – VA Queer Collective Meeting – Virtual (Zoom) – 7:00 – 8:00 pm

10 Jan 2026 – After the Holidays Annual Membership Party – Connery Residence – 7:00 pm

18 Jan 2026 – EPW Annual Planning/Board Meeting – Armetta’s at Daisy Reid – 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Contact us with your ideas!

Is there something that you would like to see E-PW do? Would you like to volunteer to host an event? Make your voice heard. Get in touch with the E-PW Board to offer suggestions and to volunteer.

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