WorldPride attendees to march through Washington in defiance of Trump

Workers place barricades at the Dupont Circle park, ahead of weekend WorldPride events in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -LGBTQ+ people from around the world will march through the streets of Washington on Saturday in a joyful celebration meant to show defiance to President Donald Trump's rollback of queer rights.

The parade route will come within one block of the White House grounds in one of the final main events of the weeks-long WorldPride celebration.