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PHOTOS: Silent March
Hundreds took to the streets to protest anti-LGBT violence

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Columbia Heights on Tuesday, March 20 to protest the recent spate of anti-LGBT violence. The march was organized largely through a Facebook event page calling for a “Silent March for Victims of GLBT Violence.” Read the full story here.
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WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.
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The 2025 WorldPride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7. Laverne Cox and Renée Rapp were the grand marshals.
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The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
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