Amid days of uncertainty, it now appears that a historic D.C. park that played an important role in D.C. Pride for decades will be closed this weekend.

The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police decided to close Dupont Circle Park for WorldPride DC this weekend, government sources said.

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Eight-foot-tall metal fencing now surrounds the popular gathering spot at the heart of a bustling neighborhood.

The park closed at 6 p.m. Thursday and will reopen at 6 p.m. Sunday, according to records from the U.S. Department of the Interior.

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