The president’s moves affecting L.G.B.T.Q. people were on the minds of attendees, but there was no stopping the party.

People flooded the sidewalks and gathered on nearby rooftops, cheering and whistling as the WorldPride parade kicked off in Washington, D.C., on June 7.

World Pride gathers LGBTQ+ advocates from around the globe. This year, which marks the 50th anniversary of Washington’s Pride ...