07 Jun 2022 | 09:34 AM UTC
US: LGBTQ activists plan pride march in Washington, DC June 11
LGBTQ activists plan pride parade for Washington, DC, US on June 11. Heightened security, traffic disruptions likely.
Event
Washington, DC's annual pride parade in support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) rights is scheduled for 15:00-19:30 on June 11. The participants will gather near the intersection of T Street NW and 14th Street NW before marching through the Dupont Circle and Logan Circle neighborhoods and ending west of Dupont Circle. The event is likely to draw tens of thousands of participants.
Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions are likely throughout the day, particularly as police will likely cordon off the parade route. Counter-protests by opposing groups are possible.
Advice
Consider alternative routes around the parade route if driving through central Washington, DC. Plan for travel disruptions if transiting through the area. Heed all directives by authorities.
