Paradegoers gathered near Dupont Circle to march in the Capital Pride Parade in support of the LGBTQ community Saturday.
During the parade, protesters from the group No Justice No Pride forced the parade to change routes at least twice after blocking P Street in protest of Capital Pride’s corporate sponsors for their alleged neglect of minority groups within the LGBTQ community.
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Members of the United States Coast Guard walk in the parade Saturday.
Kiana Robertson | Senior Staff Photographer
Confetti flies as an LGBTQ youth group marches in the parade.
Kiana Robertson | Senior Staff Photographer
The Pride Parade featured a range of performers for attendees to enjoy, including a variety of color guard groups.
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The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Marching Band played as attendees waved rainbow flags from the bleachers.
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Cole (left) and Rob (right) traveled from Boston for the DC Pride festivities.
Kiana Robertson | Senior Staff Photographer
Natasha Wynter (left) and Mimi Cameron (right) walk in the parade to show their support.
Protesters opposing Capital Pride block streets, parade reroutes at least twice
Protesters from the group No Justice No Pride caused the Capital Pride Parade to change routes at least twice after blocking the parade on P Street Saturday. READ MORE