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Police to Close Dupont Circle Park for ‘Pride’ Parade, Citing Illegal Activity at Past LGBT Events
U.S. Park Police decided to close the park despite pushback from LGBT groups and an official request from D.C. police to keep ...
‘Not just a party:’ World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display
The celebrants held signs declaring “Fight back,” “Gay is good,” “Ban bombs not bathrooms” and “We will not be erased.” ...
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Why is Dupont Circle important to DC's LGBTQ community? A look back
U.S. Park Police and DC Police confirmed on Friday that Dupont Circle would be closed for what may be the largest pride festival in the District’s history, drawing criticism from DC leaders and the ...
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Angry pridegoers force administration to cave after it tried closing a queer park during WorldPride
The police said 2023 Pride attendees caused $175,000 in damages to a fountain. It's unclear how they arrived at this figure.
WorldPride attendees to march through Washington in defiance of Trump
WASHINGTON, - LGBTQ people from around the world will march through the streets of Washington on Saturday in a joyful celebration meant to show defiance to President Donald Trump's rollback of queer ...
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The LGBT community shows up for WorldPride in D.C., despite some worries about Trump
Several people attending WorldPride in D.C. this year said some of their fellow community members have been hesitant to go.