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Police to Close Dupont Circle Park for ‘Pride’ Parade, Citing Illegal Activity at Past LGBT Events
U.S. Park Police decided to close the park despite pushback from LGBT groups and an official request from D.C. police to keep ...
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Why is Dupont Circle important to DC's LGBTQ community? A look back
U.S. Park Police and DC Police confirmed on Friday that Dupont Circle would be closed for what may be the largest pride festival in the District’s history, drawing criticism from DC leaders and the ...
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Dupont Circle Park Will Be Closed During Pride Weekend Because a DJ Plans an Unpermitted Party There, the Park Service Says
The National Park Service and the US Park Police announced that they will close Dupont Circle Park between 5 AM Friday and 6 ...
‘Not just a party:’ World Pride celebrations end with defiant politics on display
The celebrants held signs declaring “Fight back,” “Gay is good,” “Ban bombs not bathrooms” and “We will not be erased.” ...
Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat
When he first ran for office, Donald Trump seemed like he could be a new kind of Republican when it came to LGBTQ+ rights.
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The LGBT community shows up for WorldPride in D.C., despite some worries about Trump
Several people attending WorldPride in D.C. this year said some of their fellow community members have been hesitant to go.
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DC PRIDE LIST | WorldPride Parade, 17th Street Block Party, free concerts and more
Here's what you should know Katie Bourque TOPICS: WASHINGTON (7News) — The WorldPride 17th Street Block Party will bring celebrations to the historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, honoring the ...
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The 37th annual 17th Street High Heel Race takes place in Dupont Circle this week. How did the tradition begin?
He said because of gentrification and mainstream acceptance, gayborhoods such as Dupont Circle are threatened to lose their status as safe spaces for queer people. “LGBT people still rely on ...