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A man was shot and two teens stabbed during an incident at Dupont Circle in Northwest D.C. on Saturday night, prompting police to disperse the crowd and temporarily close part of the metro station; the connection to the ongoing WorldPride festivities is unclear.
Dupont Circle Park in Washington D.C. will be closed from Thursday to Sunday during Pride celebrations due to security concerns, despite local opposition. The closure was requested by U.S. Park Police citing potential vandalism and disorderly conduct, although city officials initially opposed the move. The decision highlights tensions between security measures and the community's historic gathering spot for the LGBTQ+ community amid broader national challenges to Pride events.
The National Park Service will close Dupont Circle Park in Washington D.C. during WorldPride to ensure public safety, citing past disruptive behavior, amid a broader context of sponsorship pullbacks and political challenges affecting Pride celebrations in the U.S.