Overview

• WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., scheduled for May 17 to June 8, may issue a travel advisory for international transgender attendees citing safety risks tied to U.S. policies.
• The Trump administration's executive orders enforcing binary gender recognition and restricting gender-affirming care are central to the safety concerns raised by organizers and LGBTQ advocates.
• Several international LGBTQ organizations, including Egale Canada, have withdrawn participation, and multiple European countries have issued travel advisories for LGBTQ travelers to the U.S.
• Corporate sponsors, including Booz Allen Hamilton, have pulled support from WorldPride and other U.S. Pride events, citing political and economic pressures tied to federal policies.
• Event organizers are implementing extensive security measures, including fencing, security checks, and police presence, to address safety concerns for the anticipated 2 million attendees.