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As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away
The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.
DC Pride Parade 2025: Route, time, what to know about festivities
This year's WorldPride Parade will be held in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 7. Here's what you need to know about the ...
As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they’re ready for anything
Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and ...
'We see you': In Trump-era Washington, World Pride 2025 organizers aim to bring 'hope' to LGBTQ+ community
Organizers for World Pride 2025 told ABC News they are emphasizing messages of hope at a time when the LGBTQ+ community is ...
An illustrated look at how readers spent their first Pride
One reader, from Fresno, California, said he has attended Pride annually for 35 years — and only ever missed one parade.
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Pride 2025 Washington DC: A Missed Opportunity for Nonviolence
A year ago, billboards and posters across the country announced what was to be a landmark event: World Pride 2025, marking ...
As World Pride celebrates steps from the White House, LGBTQ pioneers call for a return to the movement’s roots in protest
Washington, DC, is set to mark the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations in the nation’s capital this weekend by hosting ...
In the Shadow of the White House, the World Celebrates Pride in D.C.
Washington is hosting WorldPride, a global celebration of the L.G.B.T.Q. community, but the event has been made more ...
DC park will close after all for WorldPride weekend
The National Park Service said Friday it would temporarily close the park at the center of Washington’s historic LGBTQ ...
Thousands to attend DC's Pride parade Saturday. Here's what to expect, including road closures
Thousands of people are set to flock to Washington, D.C., on Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQIA community at the WorldPride ...
WorldPride attendees to march through Washington in defiance of Trump
LGBTQ+ people from around the world will march through the streets of Washington on Saturday in a joyful celebration meant to ...
DC hosts WorldPride: What to know about weekend bash
For the first time, WorldPride has descended on Washington D.C., as the city marks its 50-year anniversary of Pride celebrations.  The Capital Pride parade will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday at ...