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Metro will send a specially wrapped train, bus and MetroAccess vehicle across the Washington region in June as it prepares to carry larger crowds during Capital Pride weekend.

Featuring the theme “Proudly Join Us on Metro,” the decorated vehicles will operate throughout the system from June 5 through June 30. The Pride bus and MetroAccess vehicle will also join the Capital Pride Parade alongside nearly 100 Metro employees.

Riders can track the vehicles at wmata.com/live by selecting “Special Edition.” Their locations will appear only while they are in service.

Getting to Capital Pride events

For the 1.3-mile parade along 14th Street NW on Saturday, June 20, riders can use the Green or Yellow lines to U Street or Archives. The Orange, Silver and Blue lines provide additional access through McPherson Square, Metro Center and Federal Triangle.

The Block Party on 17th Street NW between P and Q streets is closest to Dupont Circle on the Red Line.

For Sunday’s Pride Festival and Concert along Pennsylvania Avenue NW, riders can take the Red Line to Judiciary Square or the Green and Yellow lines to Archives.

Normal weekend rail service is planned, but customers should expect busy stations and allow extra time. Several bus routes will be detoured Saturday and Sunday because of Pride events, including routes in the A58, C91, D10, D20, D24, D30, D32, D36, D40, D4X, D44, D50, D5X, D60, D6X, D80, D90 and D94 groups.

After Sunday’s festival, attendees are encouraged to walk to a station serving the same line as their destination. Red Line riders can use Metro Center, Gallery Place or Judiciary Square. Green and Yellow Line riders can use Gallery Place or Archives, while Orange, Blue and Silver Line riders can use Metro Center or Federal Triangle.

Weekend parking is free at Metro-owned lots and garages. One-way fares range from $2.25 to $2.50. Riders can bypass fare machines by tapping a contactless credit or debit card—or a card stored in a mobile wallet—at rail gates and bus fare boxes.

Metro recommends spreading out along station platforms because the final two train cars are often less crowded. Riders should also avoid transfers when possible.

Metro said it does not tolerate hate or discrimination and is committed to keeping passengers safe and supported. Anyone needing assistance can text Metro Transit Police at 696873, call 202-962-2121 or speak with a station manager or other Metro employee.