Photos

PHOTOS: National Champagne Brunch

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund held its annual event at the Washington Hilton on Sunday

Published

13 years ago

April 7, 2013

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn attends the Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund held its annual National Champagne Brunch at the Washington Hilton on Sunday. Prominent speakers included Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

[Photo Editor’s note: Photo galleries from before 2015 are in the process of being added to the current site. If you are a researcher or interested party who would like for this particular gallery to be moved ahead in the queue to be added, email Michael Key at [email protected] with your request.]

Up Next

PHOTOS: Bring the Drums Back

Don't Miss

PHOTOS: Activists clash over marriage

FUND LGBTQ JOURNALISM

Photos

PHOTOS: Whitman-Walker Gala

LGBTQ community health organization holds annual event at Ritz-Carlton

Published

1 day ago

November 14, 2025

Michael Key

Whitman-Walker Health CEO Naseema Shafi speaks at the Whitman-Walker 2025 Gala on Wednesday, Nov. 14. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Whitman-Walker 2025 Gala was held at the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Photos

PHOTOS: Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America

Victoria Bohmore crowned in regional pageant held at Freddie’s Beach Bar

Published

6 days ago

November 10, 2025

Michael Key

Victoria Bohmore is crowned Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America 2025 at Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Friday, Nov. 7. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2025 Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America Pageant was held at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Friday, Nov. 7. Victoria Bohmore was crowned the winner, with Lady Lords named first alternate. Bohmore and Lords both qualify to compete against the winners of the Miss Gay Maryland America Pageant as well as other state and regional title holders from across the nation at the Miss Gay America Pageant in January.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)