Washington, DC was transformed into a vibrant hub of celebration, activism, and unity as WorldPride came to the nation's capital.

Attendees at Sunday’s march, which traveled along the National Mall and ended steps from the US Capitol, said the stakes of protecting the LGBTQ community amid recent actions by the Trump administration hung over the celebrations.

Khalid just bought the house down at WorldPride DC 2025. The R&B favorite turned an already electric night into a soulful, unforgettable moment as he took over the Capitol Concert Stage during the Free Street Festival and Closing Concert. But it wasn’t just the music that moved the crowd—it was the raw, real energy he brought with him.

Police reported Saturday that multiple people were shot during a gay pride parade in Washington, D.C., after the original security measures were protested by activists and ultimately nixed by officials.

Thousands of people flocked to Washington, D.C., Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQIA community at the WorldPride Parade. Elaborate floats, performers and community advocates traveled the 1.8-mile parade route.

Thousands were expected to gather at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for a rally and march to the U.S. Capitol.

Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and huge crowds.

As the 50th annual Pride celebration came to a close this weekend in Washington D.C., violence was seen across the city.  The violent acts followed a long week of debate over whether or not Dupont Circle Park should remain open for pride-related events.

The global Pride celebration in the nation's capital is taking place at a critical moment when LGBTQ freedoms are increasingly being threatened.

One reader, from Fresno, California, said he has attended Pride annually for 35 years — and only ever missed one parade. Others said they were planning to celebrate their very first Pride this year, and looked forward to making the kind of self-affirming memories so many others shared.

He tried compromising with the church, which owns his building, asking if he could leave the decorations up through Saturday’s WorldPride parade. They said no.

A Maryland man has been arrested in connection with two separate destruction of property incidents in the District, including the vandalism