"We want this weekend to be a safe and fun celebration in our nation's capital, one that includes one of the best parks and community spaces in our city, Dupont Circle."
"I get upset because Pride should be fun, everybody hugging and kissing and drinking responsibly. Everybody was dancing, having a good time. Then, it wasn't fun anymore."
During the WorldPride celebrations in Washington DC, two teenagers were stabbed and a man was shot, drawing concerns over safety. The event, held from May 23 to June 8, 2023, continued despite calls for a boycott due to anti-trans policies. The incidents occurred at Dupont Circle, a historic LGBTQ+ site, leading to discussions about park safety prior to the event. Although no arrests have been made, the community expressed a desire for Pride to remain a joyful occasion rather than one marred by violence.
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