LGBT+ in Washington DC: Why the capital hosting World Pride is so important
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Pride in Washington DC can’t help but feel political For me, that’s why it’s especially important for the next World Pride to be happening in Washington DC. It feels like I’ve stepped into queer suburbia I stay in the Dupont Circle area during my visit – it’s one of DC’s largest and most beloved queer neighbourhoods, so I’d expected to find the occasional gay couple or pride flag, but what I wasn’t expecting was to find every other house in the neighbourhood decorated for the occasion. The queer life in the city isn’t restricted to one area either – there are countless LGBT+ bars and night clubs, as well as queer-owned restaurants and coffee shops sprawling right across the city. Whatever queer scene you’re looking for, chances are you can find it in DC, and wherever you fall on the LGBT+ spectrum, it’s abundantly clear to me that you’re welcome in this city.
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