WorldPride marched through DC for Pride month, in defiance of Trump
WorldPride, The global festival promoting LGBTQ+ visibility, held it’s anniversary parade in D.C.
June is Pride Month and DC’s Capital Pride Alliance is hosting WorldPride – a global festival that promotes LGBTQ+ visibility and awareness – on Saturday, June 7, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the country.
“This beloved tradition honors our history and acknowledges the evolution of the LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Washington, DC, while respecting the origins and importance of taking to the streets in our fight for equality,” the event’s website reads.
WorldPride, which began May 17, is brimming with events and celebrations – musical performances, fashion shows, discussion groups and subcommunity gatherings such as Trans Pride, Latinx Pride, Youth Pride and beyond.
The festival culminates with the city’s Pride Parade on June 7 and a massive rally and march from the Lincoln Memorial to the U.S. Capitol on June 8.
Here’s what to know about DC’s 2025 Pride Parade, including the start time and route.
DC Pride Parade 2025 start time, route
The parade steps off at 2 p.m. from 14th and T streets NW and goes through Thomas Circle before turning onto Pennsylvania Avenue, according to the festival’s website. The parade is scheduled to end on Pennsylvania Ave NW, near the Navy Memorial.
You can see the full route here.
DC Pride Parade 2025 road closures
There will be numerous road closures and parking restrictions around the city on June 6 and 7.
The Metropolitan Police Department listed in a news release on May 28 the full list of closures and restrictions. You can see the full release here.
Dupont Circle will close for event
According to reporting from the Washington Post, the National Park Service imposed “a temporary closure of Dupont Circle Park from approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, through approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025.”
The closure was requested by United States Park Police, which called it “necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety and protection of natural and cultural resources in Dupont Circle Park,” according to reporting from the Washington Post.
Contributing: Susan Miller, USA TODAY
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