Release Date: Jun 3, 2025

Raise a Glass at Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant's Pride Happy Hour and Drag Sing-a-long

Connect and Unwind at Northern Virginia’s Most Iconic LGBTQ+ Bar with Drinks, Drag and Great Company

WHAT: Join Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant, Northern Virginia’s beloved LGBTQ+, straight-friendly spot, for a Pride Happy Hour and Drag Sing-a-long on Wednesday, June 25 as part of National Pride Month. Guests can enjoy cocktails, great food, and drag performances hosted by the one and only Destiny B Childs featuring queens Michelle Livigne (Miss Freddies 2025), Amara Lee Dupree, Sativa Sequoia, and Shirley Naytch with live beats by DJ znl. Guests are encouraged to take photos by the refreshed 23rd and S. Fern Street Pride Crosswalk.

The first 100 people to RSVP will receive a free drink courtesy of the National Landing Business Improvement District.

Located on 23rd Street – affectionately known as “Restaurant Row” – Freddie’s is part of National Landing’s vibrant history. This beloved stretch is home to some of the area’s most iconic dining spots, including Portofino’s, a neighborhood staple celebrating 55 years this summer, and the RAMMY Award-nominated Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique. Freddie’s owner, Freddie Lutz, was also recently awarded The President’s Award last week by the National Landing BID honoring his contributions to the National Landing community.  To learn more about National Landing’s legacy restaurants and history, visit nationallanding.org/23street.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 25 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

WHERE: Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant – 555 23rd St. S, Arlington, Virginia 22202  

HOW: The event is free and open to the public. Register here. 

MEDIA CONTACT 

Hannah Jemsek 

Publicist for the National Landing BID 

hjemsek@thebrandguild.com 

602-579-8848

ABOUT NATIONAL LANDING: National Landing is one of the D.C. region’s most exciting transformation stories. The thriving, urban core of Northern Virginia, National Landing is comprised of three distinct neighborhoods: Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard. Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., National Landing is home to an innovation and business ecosystem—with major anchors like Amazon HQ2 and Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, tech start-ups, hotels, and a booming local restaurant scene. With $4.5 billion in transportation investments, National Landing delivers unparalleled access via Metro, train, biking, and pedestrian trails, all adjacent to National Airport. Already a destination for city living, the area features a dozen parks, hundreds of cultural and community events each year and a growing residential population with over 10,000 new housing units in the pipeline. To learn more, visit nationallanding.org and follow @nationallanding.