Overview

• WorldPride25 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride in Washington, D.C., with up to three million attendees expected to participate in mid-May events.
• The Trump administration's restrictive gender policies, including a decree mandating two genders on passports and visas, have fueled international criticism and some group withdrawals.
• Key Pride events have been relocated from the federally controlled Kennedy Center, which was taken under Trump’s administration citing its 'woke' stance.
• The U.S. State Department has reassured that there are no travel restrictions based on gender identity for international visitors attending the event.
• Local organizers, supported by Mayor Muriel Bowser, remain optimistic about high participation, emphasizing Washington's reputation as the most inclusive city in the U.S.