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Thousands Join WorldPride Rally in Washington to Oppose LGBTQ+ Rights Rollbacks

The event was organized in response to President Trump’s directive banning gender-affirming care for minors

People attend the World Pride Rally and March at the Lincoln Memorial, Sunday, June 8, 2025, on the National Mall in Washington.
People roll up a wet flag during the World Pride Rally and March with the U.S. Capitol building in the background, Sunday, June 8, 2025, on the National Mall in Washington.
Tyler Cargill poses for a photo during the World Pride Rally and March at the Lincoln Memorial, Sunday, June 8, 2025, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
People attend the World Pride Rally and March at the Lincoln Memorial, Sunday, June 8, 2025, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Overview

  • The rally began at the Lincoln Memorial and culminated in a march to the U.S. Capitol Building.
  • Organizers with the Capital Pride Alliance marked WorldPride 2025 as part of Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of Washington’s celebrations.
  • Leaders framed the gatherings as a stand against what they called a coordinated rollback of rights under President Trump’s administration.
  • Federal directives under President Trump include banning gender-affirming care for minors and reinstating a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
  • Some corporate sponsors pulled funding for Pride events in protest of these policies, prompting organizers to warn of safety risks for international attendees.