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PHOTOS: Pride Heroes Gala
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam speaks at event
The 2014 Pride Heroes Gala was held at Artisphere in Arlington, Va. on Wednesday, May 21. The 2014 Pride Heroes included Nicholas Benton, David Pérez, Rev. Dean Snyder, Dr. Imani Woody and Tom Yates. Engendered Spirit awards were presented to Amy Nelson and Alexa Rodriguez. The Larry Stansbury Award for Exemplary Contributions to Pride was presented to Robert York. The Bill Miles Award of Outstanding Volunteer Service was given to Al Pellenberg. Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam and Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette spoke at the event. Entertainment was provided by the string quartet Well-Strung.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The 2026 Capital Pride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 20.
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The 2026 Baltimore Pride Festival, “Pride in the Park,” was held at Druid Hill Park on Sunday, June 14.
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The Washington Blade held the seventh annual Pride on the Pier at The Wharf DC on Saturday, June 13.
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