Washington, D.C. erupted in color on June 7 as tens of thousands marched in the WorldPride parade, defiantly standing up for LGBTQ+ rights under threat from Trump’s new policies. With rainbow flags waving and chants of unity,

Attendees at Sunday’s march, which traveled along the National Mall and ended steps from the US Capitol, said the stakes of protecting the LGBTQ community amid recent actions by the Trump administration hung over the celebrations.