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PHOTOS: Best of Gay D.C. awards party
The Washington Blade holds annual event at Funxion

Washington Blade held its annual “Best of Gay D.C.” awards at Funxion in downtown Washington on Thursday. Attendees mingled with Blade staff, “Best Of” winners, LGBT business people, local celebrities and politicians.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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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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