PHOTOS: Marches, panels, and more at WorldPride in Washington

Thousands of people flocked to Washington for a vibrant and energetic edition of WorldPride — right on President Donald Trump's doorstep. From marches to panel discussions, the festivities injected renewed energy into Pride Month just weeks ahead of the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. New York City hosted WorldPride in 2019, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. This year, however, marks a similar milestone: It is the 50th anniversary of Pride in DC. This year's WorldPride festivities kicked off in May and concluded on June 8 with an international march and rally. Below, see a collection of photos from WorldPride in the nation's capital: [caption id="attachment_57450" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Community members show their Pride at the June 8 march.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57451" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Rainbows — including the colors of the Trans Flag — burst through DC for WorldPride.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57453" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Longtime LGBTQ activist Randy Wicker flashes a thumbs up!Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57452" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Standing up for inclusion at WorldPride.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57454" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Monica Helms, creator of the Trans Flag, participates in a panel discussion.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57455" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cathy Marino-Thomas chats with AJ Hikes of the American Civil Liberties Union.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57456" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Actor Wilson Cruz!Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57457" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Trace Lysette participated in an LGBTQ entertainment panel led by GLAAD.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57458" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Raven-Symoné also joined the entertainment panel.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57459" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Comic Amber Ruffin hosts the Capital Pride award ceremony.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57460" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Cathy Renna with Kierra Johnson, the executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57461" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Standing up for trans service members at a time when the Trump administration has restricted gender-affirming care and moved to reimplement a ban on trans troops.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57462" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Holding up the flag of Brazil in observance of WorldPride.Donna Aceto[/caption] [caption id="attachment_57463" align="aligncenter" width="467"] Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather dressed up for WorldPride.Donna Aceto[/caption]