Capital Pride Parade

Braden Holtby was back at the DC Pride Parade this year

Braden Holtby may be a contracted member of the Dallas Stars (at least until mid-July), but his heart remains in DC.

The 2018 Stanley Cup-winning goaltender, who bought a new house in the area, was spotted at DC’s Pride Parade earlier in June.

Holtby was wearing a tie dye LOVE IS LOVE shirt from Northern Virginia beer maker, Starr Hill Brewery. (A portion of the proceeds of that shirt went to four local LGBTQ+ organizations.)

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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The story behind how Braden Holtby ended up wearing a Pride hat the day the Capitals swam in the fountains

With Braden Holtby’s future in Washington uncertain, we’re sharing some behind the scenes stories about the greatest goaltender in Capitals history. Have something you want to share? Email us.

The Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup run in 2018 was the greatest moment in franchise history. Riding Evgeny Kuznetsov’s 32 points, Alex Ovechkin’s 15 goals, and Braden Holtby’s The Save, the Capitals closed out the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to win a championship for the first time in its 43-year history.

But it did have one unfortunate side effect. Braden Holtby, who had marched in the Capital Pride Parade since 2016, would be unable to attend due to a full day of partying with the Stanley Cup, including a team celebration at Nationals Park.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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The story behind the viral hug between Braden Holtby and a Caps fan at the Capital Pride Parade

Capitals fan Tyler Chambers has been bringing his Braden Holtby jersey with him to the Capital Pride Parade hoping for one thing: to get the jersey signed by Holtby.

Earlier this June, Holtby walked in DC’s Capital Pride Parade for the third time, having only missed one parade in the past four years–when he and the Capitals were busy celebrating their 2018 Stanley Cup championship.

Chambers, who is a member of a Facebook group called “G-Caps” for LGBTQ fans of the Capitals, was absolutely determined to catch Holtby’s attention this year.

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By Elizabeth Kong 4 years ago

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Braden Holtby marches in Capital Pride Parade for third time: ‘If you can change one or two lives, it’s worth it’

Braden Holtby once again showed his support for equality in sports and the LGBTQ community on Saturday as he participated in the 2019 Capital Pride Parade in DC on Saturday. This is the third year that the Capitals starting goaltender has participated in the parade.

Hundreds of thousands of participants lined the streets of DC as the parade wound from Dupont Circle to U Street. Holtby tossed pride-themed Capitals shirts and beads from the Monumental Sports & Entertainment-sponsored float, joined by members of You Can Play and Monumental employees carrying rainbow-painted Weagles. Caps in-game announcer Wes Johnson and Caps anthem singer, Bob McDonald, also walked in the parade.

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By Elizabeth Kong 4 years ago

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Braden and Brandi Holtby seek out T-Shirt Guy at Pride Parade after fan creates inception-style photo at Caps mural

Braden and Brandi Holtby made a lot of peoples’ days at the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday. The hockey power couple gave away t-shirts and hugs in northwest DC.

But there was someone in particular that made Braden and Brandi light up with joy. That fan was Charlie McManus, better known as the Capitals’ T-Shirt Guy.

Let me explain.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Braden Holtby arrives at Capital Pride Parade wearing a peace shirt 🌈

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby has arrived at the Capital Pride Parade and he’s wearing a pretty amazing shirt.

Holtby showed off his white tee in a photo with Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Braden Holtby will walk in the 2019 Capital Pride Parade

Braden Holtby and his wife Brandi are massive supporters of the LGBTQ community. Braden has become one of the most visible and prominent athletes in the area to support equality in sports.

The couple will continue their support by marching in the Capital Pride Parade for the third time next weekend.

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By Cara Bahniuk 4 years ago

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Brandi Holtby attended Capital Pride Parade with rainbow Stanley Cup while Braden rocked a Pride hat

Saturday evening, Brandi Holtby attended Capital Pride Parade, as she has done for several years. Braden Holtby, who also attended the previous two years, was unable to join her as he was still celebrating the Capitals’ historic Stanley Cup win with the rest of the team.

Though the real silverware couldn’t make it to its first DC parade, Brandi improvised, creating her own out of Pride Tape. She carried the rainbow cup along the parade route, from Dupont Circle to 14th and R., along with other members of the Capitals organization.

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By Donya Abramo 5 years ago

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Braden Holtby shows support to LGBTQ community, walks in Capital Pride Parade for second straight year

Saturday evening, Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Braden Holtby participated in the 2017 Capital Pride Parade along with his wife Brandi. It’s the second-straight year the Holtbys have been in the parade and the third time they’ve been to the event.

Walking from Dupont Circle to 14th and S., a clean-shaven Holtbeast, while sucking on a lollipop, took photos with fans and held up a rainbow flag in support of the LGBTQ community.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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Braden Holtby will once again participate in the Capital Pride Parade to show support to the LGBTQ community

This Saturday, Braden Holtby will participate in the Capital Pride Parade for the second straight year. Leveraging the attention he received last summer, Holtby expanded his support for the LGBTQ community during the season, becoming one of the most visible and prominent athletes in the area to support equality in sports.

Holtby was named the Caps’ LGBTQ-inclusion ambassador by the NHL in February, serving as a leader in the locker room and in the community on diversity, equality, and inclusion. Holtby also raised thousands of dollars for You Can Play after wearing a custom-designed mask during Hockey Is For Everyone month.

For his dedication to the cause, Holtby received the DC Pride Ally Award.

To celebrate the parade, the MSE Foundation is selling Capitals’ Rock The Rainbow shirts for $24.99.

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By Ian Oland 6 years ago

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