US EditionWorldPride festival’s predicted economic boon fell short, D.C. says
WorldPride 2025 drew 1.2 million attendees and generated $310.7 million in economic activity but fell short of earlier projections due to policies discouraging transgender travelers.
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WorldPride attendance in D.C. falls short of expectations; Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ actions likely to blame
WorldPride 2025, held in Washington, D.C., in May and June, fell short of expectations for attendance and economic impact but Donald Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ and especially anti-transgender policies most likely kept people away.Still, organizers are hailing the 23-day festival as a celebration of resilience in the face of hostility.“Nothing could have fully prepared us for the magnitude of fear and uncertainty that gripped our community after the ina…
Washington, DC became a global stage during the 23 days of WorldPride 2025.With more than 400 events distributed in the eight districts of the capital, the festival brought together 1.2 million attendees, who enjoyed parades, concerts, fairs and cultural gatherings.The magnitude of the celebration was reflected in every corner: from the longest parade in the history of the city to international festivals and festivals.The Economic ImpactAlthough…
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