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PHOTOS: Pride in the Sky
Ladies of LURe and B.O.I. Marketing & Promotions produce Rockville Rooftop event

The Ladies of LURe and B.O.I. Marketing & Promotions joined forces to produce the “Pride in the Sky” event at the Rockville Rooftop on June 23.
(Washington Blade photos by Blake Bergen)
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The Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Court Square in Harrisonburg, Va. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
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PHOTOS: Winchester Pride
Out mayor welcomes crowd to LGBTQ celebration at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

The Winchester Pride festival was held at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, Va. on Saturday, Sept. 9.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)



















Covering Winchester Pride at @visitMSV for @WashBlade . pic.twitter.com/FRf19dNgKF
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) September 9, 2023

The Miss Gay Freestate pageant was held at the Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Sept. 8. Performers included Nicole James, Maranda Rights, Sasha Renee, Stormi Skyy, Ivanna Rights, Jalah Nicole, Frieda Poussay, Chi Chi Ray Colby and Amethyst Diamond. Raquel DeLorean was crowned the winner with Ashley Lynn named the first alternate. Both DeLorean and Lynn qualify to compete in the 2023 Miss Gay Maryland competition.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)






















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