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PHOTOS: 2023 Capital Pride Parade and Block Party in DC

After a few days of unhealthy air quality in the D.C.-area, residents came out in full-force for a warm, clear-skied weekend of Capital Pride activities. The Capital Pride Parade and Block Party took place on Saturday afternoon.

The parade wrapped around Dupont Circle and the block party centered on 17th Street, including all-day drag performances.

Here are some photos from the District’s celebration of LGBTQ people, history and progress.

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WTOP's Matt Kaufax talks with attendees at D.C.'s Pride Parade celebrating all identities, preferences and people.

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D.C. Pride Parade participants take the metro to the event. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax)

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The 2023 Pride Parade took place in D.C. on Saturday. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax)

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People gather for the Pride Parade in D.C. on Saturday. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax)

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D.C.’s annual Pride Parade hit the street on Saturday. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax)

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Parade participants walk in D.C.’s 2023 Pride Parade. (WTOP/Matt Kaufax)

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Participants in the 2023 Capital Pride parade. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

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Washingtonians big and small came out to see the Capital Pride parade. (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

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It was a warm, smoke-free Saturday for the Pride parade (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

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There were lots of rainbows and love at the 2023 Capital Pride parade (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

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Residents watch the Capital Pride parade on Saturday (WTOP/Alejandro Alvarez)

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Attendees look at Pride merchandise during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Stefani REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A drag performer dances on stage during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Stefani REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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An attendee wears a hat reading “Love” during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, June 10, 2023. (Photo by Stefani REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Attendees write messages on the jacket of attendee Jordan Young during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Stefani REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Attendee Rachel James celebrates during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Stefani REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A Metropolitan Police Officer wears a rainbow patch during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Daneena Poulin celebrates during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A group of people participating in the march take a break in the shade before the start of the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A man howls and waves the 6-Striped LGBTQ+ Pride Flag as he marches down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A Darth Vader helmet painted in the colors of the Transgender flag is seen on a float at the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Marchers dressed up to promote the Barbie movie prepare for the start of the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A participant marches down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Members from a rugby association take time to pass a ball before the start of their march during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Members from the Canadian embassy and community march down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Teddy Roosevelt, mascot of The Nationals baseball team, gets out of a truck before the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Spectators watch the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Cheer DC dancers march down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Marchers walk down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A marcher dances in front of spectators during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Spectators watch as participants march down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Men in a boat wait for the start of their march during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A participant dances with a hula hoop during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Spectators watch the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Participants wait for their float to move during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Members from the British embassy and community march down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Spectators watch the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A marcher poses for spectators during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A child waves a rainbow flag from a window during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Spectators watch marchers during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Participants wave the Lesbian Pride Flag from a truck during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Participants wave from a truck during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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People dance on a float during the Capital Pride Festival march in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Participants wave flags from a float during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Members from the Scandinavian community march down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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A member of the OUT Riders Women’s Motorcycle Club Bikers leads the parade during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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Members of the US military community march down the road during the Capital Pride Festival in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 10: People participate in the 2023 Capital Pride Parade on June 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. The parade is part of a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and this year’s theme is Peace, Love, Revolution. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 10: Supporters watch the 2023 Capital Pride Parade on June 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. The parade is part of a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and this year’s theme is Peace, Love, Revolution. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 10: Two women kiss each other as they watch the 2023 Capital Pride Parade on June 10, 2023 in Washington, DC. The parade is part of a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and this year’s theme is Peace, Love, Revolution. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)