Thousands of people flocked to Washington, D.C., Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQIA community at the WorldPride Parade. Elaborate floats, performers and community advocates traveled the 1.8-mile parade route.

Police reported Saturday that multiple people were shot during a gay pride parade in Washington, D.C., after the original security measures were protested by activists and ultimately nixed by officials.

As the 50th annual Pride celebration came to a close this weekend in Washington D.C., violence was seen across the city.  The violent acts followed a long week of debate over whether or not Dupont Circle Park should remain open for pride-related events.

Attendees at Sunday’s march, which traveled along the National Mall and ended steps from the US Capitol, said the stakes of protecting the LGBTQ community amid recent actions by the Trump administration hung over the celebrations.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Thousands of people celebrating Pride showed up Saturday for the WorldPride parade in downtown Washington, D.C., followed by a festival and concert. WATCH LIVE BELOW ...

Washington hosted its annual pride parade Saturday. This year it's part of the 50th anniversary of WorldPride.

Mayor Bowser kicked off DC Pride with a flag-raising event, marking the start of several celebrations through June 8.

Thousands gathering for WorldPride will take the streets in D.C. on June 7 for a massive parade, following a route similar to the annual Capitol Pride Parade. I

Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and huge crowds.

Violence also broke out at Dupont Circle Park during a WorldPride event on Saturday evening. Around 7 p.m., a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old boy were stabbed, police said. An hour later, as officers worked to disperse crowds, a man was shot in the foot near the entrance of the Dupont Circle Metro station.

Gray skies and drizzle gave way to sunshine, multicolored flags and celebrations as the nation’s capital held the World Pride parade Saturday.