The historic Dupont Circle park at the center of Washington’s historic LGBTQ neighborhood will be closed off by the federal government during next weekend’s WorldPride parade and parties ...

The National Park Service (NPS) was going to close Dupont Circle Park in Washington, D.C., from Thursday to Monday during WorldPride — a site traditionally used by the city’s LGBTQ for gatherings.

Pride Matters Dupont Circle whiplash continues as park reopens, fencing comes down hours before parade According to a spokesperson for Mayor Muriel Bowser, the fencing was taken down at her request.

With just two days left until the WorldPride Parade in Washington, D.C., accessibility to Dupont Circle remains unclear, and city leaders are sending mixed signals about what to expect.

RELATED COVERAGE: Dupont Circle park to be closed this weekend during WorldPride The announcement caused immediate pushback from local leaders and D.C. residents, many of whom believe the park is ...

Jeffrey Rueckgauer, an ANC commissioner representing Dupont Circle, wished the community and WorldPride had been involved in the decision-making, even if the park still ended up closing.

Jeffrey Rueckgauer, an ANC commissioner representing Dupont Circle, wished the community and WorldPride had been involved in the decision-making, even if the park still ended up closing.

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Jeffrey Rueckgauer, an ANC commissioner representing Dupont Circle, wished the community and WorldPride had been involved in the decision-making, even if the park still ended up closing.

4 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Dupont Circle (7News) TOPICS: Dupont Circle Park World Pride MPD Chief Pamela Smith Anti-scale fencing Community concerns Pride celebrations U.S. Park Police ...

Jeffrey Rueckgauer, an ANC commissioner representing Dupont Circle, wished the community and WorldPride had been involved in the decision-making, even if the park still ended up closing.

Jeffrey Rueckgauer, an ANC commissioner representing Dupont Circle, wished the community and WorldPride had been involved in the decision-making, even if the park still ended up closing.