STATEMENT FROM THE CAPITAL PRIDE ALLIANCE

We deplore the wanton and senseless act of terrorism in Orlando, Florida earlier this morning, and our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and friends and the people of central Florida.

Capital Pride will observe a moment of silence from the Capitol Stage at 1:00 p.m. in remembrance of the victims.

Today’s Capital Pride Festival and Concert will go on as planned. We have every confidence in the security we are able to provide at our events, in large part because of our cooperative partnership with local and federal law enforcement agencies in the Washington, D.C. area, and the strong measures that are already in place for the city.