Reston Pride 2026/2027
Equity. Equality. Community. Collaboration.
Reston Pride announces it will not hold its annual festival in 2026, citing critical capacity challenges and an urgent need for leadership, operational support, and financial sustainability.
What’s Going On?
What began as a small weekend festival has grown into something more: a celebration of community, a platform for activism, and an ongoing movement rooted in equity, equality, and collaboration. As the organization nears its 10th year, it is working to build a sustainable, year-round force for connection and advocacy.
After eight years of rapid growth, Reston Pride has outgrown its longtime home at Lake Anne. Last year, nearly 6,000 festival-goers attended—the largest festival to date—underscoring both the community’s strength and the growing financial and logistical demands of future growth.
Rather than produce an unsustainable event, Reston Pride is dedicating 2026 to rebuilding its foundation and preparing for a 10th-anniversary celebration in 2027, if the organization can stabilize.
Throughout 2026, Reston Pride will focus on connection, collaboration, and community by hosting smaller events, supporting other local Pride organizations, and rebuilding leadership and operational capacity.
Get Involved!
Reston Pride is urgently calling on the community to join the cause:
Board Members: Experienced leaders in nonprofit management, finance, fundraising, marketing, law, and community organizing
Committee Leads and Volunteers: Individuals ready to take ownership of events, outreach, partnerships, fundraising, and operations.
Donors — Provide grassroots financial and in-kind support to sustain operations and rebuilding efforts.
Sponsorship inquiries for our 10th Anniversary Pride Events in 2027 are now open.
Show Your Pride!
Reston Pride is 100% volunteer run. We rely on generous donations from our sponsors, vendors, and community members (like you!) to help us continue to evolve. We need your support now more than ever. Please consider donating to support our mission to spread PRIDE throughout Reston all year long!