Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation's capital for World Pride parade

Cloudy skies can’t dim joy as thousands fill nation's capital for World Pride parade 31 mins ago Gray skies and drizzle have given way to sunshine, multicolored flags and celebrations as the nation’s capital hosts the World Pride parade. Tens of thousands of people participated in parades and other festivities, in defiance of what activists say is an unprecedented assault on the LGBTQ+ community that challenges the rights many have fought for over the years. World Pride culminates on Sunday with a rally, street protest, and concert.