WorldPride attendance in D.C. falls short of expectations; Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ actions likely to blame
WorldPride was still a celebration of resilience in the face of hostility, organizers say.
October 2, 2025
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The National Park Service closes iconic Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride
Organizers told The Advocate they were “frustrated” with the sudden and unannounced determination to barricade the area.
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June 6, 2025
BREAKING: National Park Service won’t close D.C.’s Dupont Circle during WorldPride after all, officials say
The federal agency previously said it would close off the iconic LGBTQ+ area because of "vandalism" concerns.
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June 3, 2025
Shakira cancels Saturday concert at WorldPride
The singer cited logistical problems with moving her tour from Boston to Washington, D.C.
May 30, 2025
Organizers confirm pulling WorldPride events from ‘inhospitable’ Kennedy Center — not canceled by it
“We saw the writing on the wall,” Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos told The Advocate.
May 5, 2025
D.C. WorldPride organizers warn transgender visitors to the U.S. of potential travel risks
The organizers are responding to concerns from international travelers under the second Trump administration.
April 12, 2025
U.S. WorldPride organizers consider warning international transgender travelers to stay away amid escalating fears under Trump
Capital Pride Alliance executive director Ryan Bos said the group was weighing issuing a warning.
April 10, 2025
Kennedy Center cancels Gay Men’s Chorus of D.C. WorldPride show about acceptance, group confirms
“We believe in the power of music to educate and uplift, to foster love, understanding, and community, and we regret that this opportunity has been taken away,” chorus representatives said.
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February 19, 2025
WorldPride 2025 expects huge ‘visibility’ march & rally in D.C. amid Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ agenda
“One way or the other, WorldPride is happening, and it’s our responsibility to make sure that WorldPride meets the moment of this time,” executive director Ryan A. Bos told The Advocate.
February 14, 2025
Kennedy Center scrubs LGBTQ+ Pride concert after Donald Trump takeover
The show by the National Symphony Orchestra, “A Peacock Among Pigeons,” has been scrubbed from the entertainment venue’s website and ticketing system. It was scheduled for WorldPride this summer.
February 13, 2025
Booz Allen Hamilton drops sponsorship of WorldPride, cites Donald Trump's anti-DEI order
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. has withdrawn its sponsorship of WorldPride 2025 to avoid becoming "ineligible for contracts with the federal government."
February 11, 2025
Capital Pride scrambles after board member joins Trump’s anti-diversity administration
Vince Micone left the LGBTQ+ group ahead of emailing Department of Labor employees that DEI “programs divided Americans by race, wasted taxpayer dollars, and resulted in shameful discrimination.”
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January 27, 2025
Bernie Delia, co-chair of World Pride 2025 and towering LGBTQ+ rights activist, is dead
He was 68 years old.
June 25, 2024
40 pics from Capital Pride Honors in Washington, D.C., where the gays showed up and showed out
The annual event is a gorgeous display of Washington D.C.'s intersectional queer community.
June 10, 2024
D.C.'s Pride celebrates queer history as it prepares to host World Pride 2025
Under the theme "Totally Radical," this year's Capital Pride taking place in Washington, D.C., looks to honor the past while continuing to fight for equality for LGBTQ+ people.
June 7, 2024