More than 300 people turned out on Saturday, May 31, for a WorldPride welcoming reception organized by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser that was held at the Rubell Museum in Southwest D.C.

The mayor’s office said the reception was expanded in scope following the sudden cancellation by singer Shakira of her WorldPride welcome concert scheduled for the same day at Washington Nationals Stadium.

In a statement on social media, Shakira said due to logistical issues that also prompted her to cancel a concert in Boston one day earlier, she was unable to come to D.C. in time for the WorldPride welcoming event.

Bowser, Japer Bowles, director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, and WorldPride organizers were among those who spoke at the reception, which also included a performance by members of the G

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