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PHOTOS: Victory Fund brunch
Mayor Annise Parker, Rep. Barney Frank among speakers at annual event

Over 700 people attended the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund’s 10th annual Champagne Brunch at the Mayflower Hotel on April 18. Featured speakers included Houston Mayor Annise Parker, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts and D.C. City Council member David Catania.
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WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.
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The 2025 WorldPride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7. Laverne Cox and Renée Rapp were the grand marshals.
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The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
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