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50 Years Down, More to Go: WorldPride is Over, D.C.’s Fight Isn’t 

June 11, 2025

WorldPride 2025, held in Washington D.C. from May 17-June 8 in alliance with D.C. Pride, brought hundreds of thousands of attendees to the nation's capital for a three-week celebration highlighting both joy and resilience in the LGBTQ+ community. The event marked 50 years of D.C. Pride while acknowledging ongoing challenges, including recent rollbacks of LGBTQ+ protections and DEI efforts. The festivities culminated with a massive parade on June 7 featuring over 300 participating groups, followed by the International Rally + March on Washington for Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial on June 8 where speakers emphasized unity and resistance against discrimination.

Who is affected

  • LGBTQ+ community members locally and globally
  • Attendees of WorldPride and D.C. Pride events
  • Transgender individuals facing targeted legislation
  • LGBTQ+ business owners and workers
  • Pride organizers and activists
  • Communities facing rollbacks of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
  • Marginalized groups impacted by discriminatory policies

What action is being taken

  • Pride parades and rallies are being held throughout Washington D.C.
  • Activists and speakers are delivering messages of resistance and unity at the Lincoln Memorial
  • Organizations and politicians are marching to promote LGBTQ+ visibility
  • The Capital Pride Alliance is organizing events commemorating 50 years of D.C. Pride
  • Advocates are speaking out against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and policies
  • Community members are sharing stories of resilience and calls for continued organizing

Why it matters

  • The events mark 50 years since the inaugural Gay Pride Day in D.C. organized by Deacon Maccubbin in 1975
  • WorldPride 2025 is occurring during a period of increased attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and protections
  • The celebration demonstrates solidarity across diverse communities facing discrimination
  • The parade and rally connect current struggles to historical civil rights movements
  • Despite progress over five decades, many of the original goals of visibility and political action remain necessary
  • The events serve both as celebrations and protests, highlighting ongoing challenges facing the community

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The Washington Informer