The event was organized by New York gay activist David Bruinooge.

[5] By late January 2017, more than 50,000 people had expressed interest in attending the event on its Facebook page.

[6] The march also commemorated the 49 victims of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting.

[7] Thousands gathered for the march in Washington, D.C., which went past the White House and on toward the U.S.

[8] Cities hosting pride events in conjunction with the national campaign include: