Shortly before WorldPride festivities kicked off in D.C. on Saturday, fencing around Dupont Circle Park was being removed following a week of flip-flopping by District officials and backlash from community members.

In a message posted on X , D.C. Council member Zachary Parker said the gates and fencing had been taken down.

“This is a win for all of us — especially for the LGBTQ+ community — and a powerful reminder of what speaking truth to power can accomplish,” Parker said.

Originally, the closure was set to run until 6 p.m. Sunday.

The closure, which went into effect at 6 p.m. Thursday, came at the request of the U.S. Park Police. Officials added fencing around the park on Friday.

Park Police submitted its closure request on Wednesday, one day after D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smit

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