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PHOTOS: Uniform Party

Team D.C. held a send-off for the Gay Games

Published

11 years ago

July 30, 2014

Team DC Uniform Party (Washington Blade photo by Kevin Majoros)

Team DC, the umbrella organization for LGBT-friendly sports teams and leagues in the D.C. area, held a Uniform Party at Nellie’s Sports Bar and Grill sponsored by the D.C. Strokes Rowing Club on Tuesday, July 29. Uniforms for Team D.C. members competing in the upcoming Gay Games in Cleveland were given out to athletes.

(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)

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The Freddie's Follies drag show was held at Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Freddie’s Follies drag show was held at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, Jan. 3. Performers included Monet Dupree, Michelle Livigne, Shirley Naytch, Gigi Paris Couture and Shenandoah.

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Top LGBTQ news photos of 2025

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

The 40th annual Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition is held on Jan. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Washington.

A drag dance protest is held outside the Kennedy Center on Jan. 13.

Activists gather for The People’s March on the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 18.

The Transgender Unity Rally and March is held on March 1. Activists march from the U.S. Capitol to the White House.

President **Donald Trump** addresses the Joint Session of Congress on March 4.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs “Passports” at Lincoln Theatre on March 14.

The American Civil Liberties Union displays a ‘Freedom to Be’ trans flag on the Mall on May 17.

Actress **Ts Madison** speaks at the Black Pride Opening Reception on May 23.

The WorldPride Parade moves through the streets of Washington, D.C. on June 7.

**Doechii** performs at the main stage of the WorldPride Festival on June 8.

Activist/performer **Tara Hoot** speaks at the D.C. Drag Awards at Trade on July 20.

Cast members from ‘Queer Eye’ speak at a CAA event at Crush Dance Bar on Aug. 4.

The National Guard is controversially deployed by President Trump into Washington, D.C. Military-style vehicles are parked in front of Union Station on Aug.14.

Activists march in a ‘Trump Must Go’ protest ending at the White House on Aug. 16.

Supporters of trans students attend a meeting of the Arlington School Board on Aug. 21 to counter a speech by anti-trans Virginia gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears.

Local governmental officials as well as volunteers and staff of MoCo Pride Center attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new LGBTQ community center in Bethesda, Md. on Aug. 30.

Activists protest cuts to PEPFAR funding outside of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Sept. 2.

**Ivanna Rights** is crowned Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Sept. 6.

Thousands join the We Are All D.C. March on Sept. 6.

A scene from the We Are All D.C. March on Sept. 6.

**Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson** speaks at the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS on Sept. 7.

**Cake Pop!** performs at the Washington Blade’s Best of LGBTQ D.C. party at Crush Dance Bar on Oct. 16.

A participant poses for the camera at the High Heel Race on 17th Street, N.W. on Oct. 28.

President **Joe Biden** speaks at the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference at the JW Marriott on Dec. 5.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington perform ‘The Holiday Show’ at the Lincoln Theatre on Dec. 12.

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PHOTOS: 10’s Across the Board

Impulse Group DC holds anniversary celebration at Bravo Bravo

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Impulse Group DC's '10's Across the Board' party was held at Bravo Bravo on Sunday, Dec. 14. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Impulse Group DC held “10’s Across the Board: A Celebration of 10 Years” at Bravo Bravo (1001 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) on Sunday, Dec. 14. Impulse Group DC is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) and affinity group of AIDS Healthcare Foundation dedicated “to engaging, supporting, and connecting gay men” through culturally relevant health and advocacy work.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)