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Thousands join World Pride in DC, celebrating unity and acceptance
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — There was plenty of pride to be found along 14th Street NW Saturday, as thousands of people turned out for the World Pride Parade.
'I hope it brings everyone together more. And, you know, I hope the future is brighter for the LGBTQ community,' said Kiki Jomo, of Capitol Hill, who has attended D.C.'s Pride Parade for the last five years.
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More people made their way along the parade route than in the past, as the District hosts World Pride for the first time. Organizers said there are at least 50 more groups taking part in the event, including the host of next year's World Pride, Amsterdam.
'Be who you are. Love who you want and be yourself,' said Susanna Gandealiar, a member of the Amsterdam organization that traveled to DC for the festivities.
World Pride is expected to attract between two to three million people, with an economic impact of more than $600 million, according to the Capital Pride Alliance. Mayor Muriel Bowser hopes they take something more valuable with them.
'Celebrate pride, experience Washington, D.C., and go home with great memories,' Bowser said as she made her way along the parade with District employees.
The parade had been scheduled to last four hours. But it went well beyond due to the parade's record number of participants.
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