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Youth Pride, Infatuation Dance slated for Saturday

‘Be bold, be beautiful, have pride’ is this year’s theme

Published

11 years ago

May 1, 2014

Staff reports

Youth Pride, Dupont Circle, gay news, Washington Blade

Youth Pride, Dupont Circle, Washington Blade, gay news

Youth Pride (Washington Blade file photo by Tyler Grigsby)

Youth Pride Day is May 3 from noon-5 p.m. in Dupont Circle.

All LGBT youth in the region and allies are welcome. This year’s theme is “Be bold, be beautiful, have pride.”

About 50 vendors are expected including SMYAL, the D.C. Center, Girls Rock D.C., HIPS, HRC, the GLBT History Project and more. About 500 attended last year. The event is open to anyone LGBT 25 and younger.

An after party called the Infatuation Dance will be from 5-9 p.m. at National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.) and will include a raffle for Lady Gaga tickets.

Youth Pride Alliance organizes the event. Visit youthpridealliance.org for details.

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Special guests include Ts Madison, Kerri Colby

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2 days ago

May 25, 2025

Michael Key

Ts Madison entertains at the Black Pride Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 23 at the Capital Hilton. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Opening Reception for the 34th annual D.C. Black Pride was held at the Capital Hilton on Friday, May 23. Presenters, speakers and entertainers included Ts Madison, Monroe Alise, Billy the Goat, Kerri Colby, Apple Brown Betty, Heather Mahogani, Lyrical Mar, Lolita Leopard, Ink, and Bang Garçon. Anthony Oakes was the host.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)