STORY: LGBTQ+ people and supporters from around the world marched through the streets of Washington on Saturday (June 7) in a joyful celebration meant to show defiance of President Donald Trump's rollback of queer rights.

The parade route passed within a few blocks of the White House grounds in one of the final main events of the weeks-long WorldPride celebration.

Washington was chosen as the site for WorldPride before Trump won the 2024 election.

Since returning to office in January, the Republican president has issued executive orders limiting transgender rights, banning transgender people from serving in the armed forces, and rescinding anti-discrimination policies for LGBTQ+ people as part of a campaign to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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SHOWS: WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (JUNE 7, 2025) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. BIKERS WITH PRIDE FLAGS KICKING OFF THE PARADE

2. PARADE PARTICIPANTS MARCHING WITH A LONG RAINBOW FLAG

3. VARIOUS OF PARTICIPANTS MARCHING IN PARADE

4. PARADE GOERS ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET, WAVING FLAGS

5. PARADE GRAND MARSHAL ACTRESS LAVERNE COX WAVING AND DANCING

6. VARIOUS OF PARADE PARTICIPANTS AND PARADE GOERS ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET DANCING

7. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAYOR MURIEL BOWSER WALKING IN PARADE

8. PARADE GOERS WAVING RAINBOW COLORED FANS