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WorldPride 2025: A global get-together in photos

WorldPride came to Washington this year for a joyous and peaceful celebration.

U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (left) and Andry Hernández Romero

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Coalition of 52 Democrats push for proof of life for deported gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernández Romero

“I think Pride Month is an opportunity to highlight his story even more,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia told The Advocate.

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Here are 7 LGBTQ+ groups you can donate to as major companies quit sponsoring Pride events

These local LGBTQ+ groups still need help making their Pride celebrations a reality.

Dionne Warwick Eugene Levy Bianca Del Rio Brita Filter to perform at National Pride Gala 2025

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Dionne Warwick to perform at National Pride Gala, joining other big names

The EqualityPAC fundraiser will be held on June 4 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington DC The Music Center at Strathmore North Bethesda MD

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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.

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worldpride 2025

WorldPride 2025: A global get-together in photos

WorldPride came to Washington this year for a joyous and peaceful celebration.

Meet the Virginia gay bar owner who married his partner in front of 100,000 strangers

Freddie Lutz and his longtime partner, Johnny Cervantes, got hitched during WorldPride…on a float.

Coalition of 52 Democrats push for proof of life for deported gay asylum-seeker Andry Hernández Romero

“I think Pride Month is an opportunity to highlight his story even more,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia told The Advocate.

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.

WorldPride D.C. 2025: A global celebration of queer power & progress

Marking 50 years of Pride in D.C., WorldPride 2025 brings millions together for a powerful celebration of visibility, unity, and action.

Here are 7 LGBTQ+ groups you can donate to as major companies quit sponsoring Pride events

These local LGBTQ+ groups still need help making their Pride celebrations a reality.

Dionne Warwick to perform at National Pride Gala, joining other big names

The EqualityPAC fundraiser will be held on June 4 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

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.

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.

WorldPride organizers urge global unity amid calls to boycott U.S. LGBTQ+ celebration

"I want you to know that we are working tirelessly with agencies and advocates to ensure that you are able to safely and securely travel to and from the U.S.,” Capital Pride executive director Ryan Bos said

Bianca Del Rio will emcee Equality PAC’s National Pride Gala during WorldPride D.C. (exclusive)

The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner will play host to Washington, D.C.’s political class during the year’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration.

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.

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.

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.

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WorldPride came to Washington this year for a joyous and peaceful celebration.

Freddie Lutz and his longtime partner, Johnny Cervantes, got hitched during WorldPride…on a float.

“I think Pride Month is an opportunity to highlight his story even more,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia told The Advocate.

Organizers told The Advocate they were “frustrated” with the sudden and unannounced determination to barricade the area.

Marking 50 years of Pride in D.C., WorldPride 2025 brings millions together for a powerful celebration of visibility, unity, and action.

These local LGBTQ+ groups still need help making their Pride celebrations a reality.

The EqualityPAC fundraiser will be held on June 4 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

“We saw the writing on the wall,” Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos told The Advocate.

Capital Pride Alliance executive director Ryan Bos said the group was weighing issuing a warning.

"I want you to know that we are working tirelessly with agencies and advocates to ensure that you are able to safely and securely travel to and from the U.S.,” Capital Pride executive director Ryan Bos said

The RuPaul’s Drag Race winner will play host to Washington, D.C.’s political class during the year’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration.

“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.

“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.

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.