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Freddie’s Beach Bar founder plans to wed longtime partner at WorldPride Parade

By Katie Taranto
Published June 4, 2025 at 1:45PM


Johnny Cervantes (left) and Freddie Lutz at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Crystal City (courtesy of Freddie Lutz)
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The founder of a beloved LGBTQ+ bar in Crystal City is getting married to his longtime partner on a float at D.C.’s WorldPride Parade this Saturday.

Freddie’s Beach Bar owner Freddie Lutz and his partner of 28 years, Johnny Cervantes, plan to tie the knot in bride-and-groom-inspired tuxedos atop a special Freddie’s display featuring a chapel.

They only started planning a couple weeks ago, taking advantage of a unique opportunity with the Equality Chamber of Commerce. Nevertheless, Lutz and Cervantes are as excited as can be to honor their long love story surrounded by friends and, they say, in defiance of federal rollbacks in support for LGBTQ+ communities.

“Gay marriage is alive and well in the United States, and we can’t take it for granted,” Cervantes said. “I think our celebration will certainly serve as a reminder it is available.”

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