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National Park Service closes D.C.’s historic Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride
The park has been the site of some of the capital’s earliest Pride celebrations, LGBTQ protests and AIDS memorial services.
National Park Service alters course, opening up Dupont Circle for Pride events
The National Park Service (NPS) on Saturday backpedaled again on closing the notorious Dupont Circle Park for this weekend’s ...
Fencing around Dupont Circle comes down just in time for Pride's biggest weekend
Dupont Circle will be open to visitors the weekend of the WorldPride D.C. parade after all. As the fencing around Dupont ...
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 ...
DC park will close after all for WorldPride weekend
The National Park Service said Friday it would temporarily close the park at the center of Washington’s historic LGBTQ neighborhood ahead of the city’s annual Pride weekend, moving forward with ...
DC Pride Parade 2025: Route, time, what to know about festivities
This year's WorldPride Parade will be held in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 7. Here's what you need to know about the ...
Federal police close Dupont Circle Park ahead of WorldPride weekend
For the first time, the park at the heart of the District’s historic LGBTQ neighborhood will be closed to the public for all ...
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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 ...
Officials say it’s ‘necessary’ to close Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride
After days of flip-flopping and backlash from the community, D.C. officials will close Dupont Circle Park through WorldPride ...
In the Shadow of the White House, the World Celebrates Pride in D.C.
Washington is hosting WorldPride, a global celebration of the L.G.B.T.Q. community, but the event has been made more ...
Trump's actions on LGBTQ+ issues in Pride Month criticized as 'bullying' by advocates
The federal government has recognized June as Pride Month under three Democratic presidents, highlighting the contributions ...