White House Correspondents' Dinner

The annual glitzy White House Correspondents' Dinner was held Saturday night. Unlike past years, the president did not attend, and many of the marquee parties were canceled.

The night's headliner, Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show," roasted Mr. Trump -- and the press -- during his time on stage, despite saying he had been told not to. 

In this picture, Minhaj stands at the head table during the dinner, in Washington.

Click through this gallery for other scenes from the gala, and pictures of some of those who attended. 

Madeleine Albright

Former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Chris Matthews

Political Commentator Chris Matthews attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Shira Lazar

Shira Lazar has a moment of fun with photographers during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 29, 2017.

Van Jones

Commentator Van Jones attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Michael Steele

Former Head of The Democratic Party Michael Steele attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

James Patterson

Author James Patterson attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Don Lemon

Journalist Don Lemon attends 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Harris Faulkner

News anchor Harris Faulkner attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Lisa Kennedy Montgomery

TV Personality Lisa Kennedy Montgomery attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Bob Woodward

Journalist Bob Woodward sits at the head table during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 29, 2017.

John Roberts and Kyra Phillip

Fox News Correspondent John Roberts and Reporter Kyra Phillips attend the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Marc Adelman and Dana Bash

Marc Adelman (left) and Dana Bash attend the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Wolf Blitzer

Journalist Wolf Blitzer attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Gary Dell'Abate

Gary Dell'Abate attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Hasan Minhaj

Host, comedian Hasan Minhaj attends 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

At Washington Hilton

White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Kristen Welker and Andrea Mitchell

NBC News Correspondent Kristen Welker (left) and journalist Andrea Mitchell attend the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Nina Radcliff and Santita Jackson

Doctor Nina Radcliff (left) and recording artist Santita Jackson attend the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

Michelle Kosinski

CNN Correspondent Michelle Kosinski attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Kate Snow

Journalist Kate Snow attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

April Ryan

Journalist April Ryan attends the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.

General view

General view of procession during the 2017 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.