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PHOTOS: Gay Games day 1
Athletes from around the world joined together
The Opening Ceremony to the International Gay Games was held at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key.
The International Gay Games began on Saturday in Cleveland with several events culminating in the Opening Ceremony.
In the morning, a memorial quilt panel was unfurled as speakers remembered the early days of the Games and those who contributed to its founding. Following remarks and a musical performance, athletes kicked off the games with the Memorial International Rainbow Run.
In the early afternoon, Olympic legend Greg Louganis gave a talk at the City Club with Cleveland Foundation President and CEO Ronn Richard.
Later in the day, athletes from around the world gathered in their teams and marched together in the Opening Ceremony at Quicken Loans Arena.
The Opening Ceremony featured performances by Lance Bass, Alex Newell of “Glee,” Andrea McArdle of “Annie” fame, and the Pointer Sisters. President Barack Obama gave a video address welcoming athletes to the games.
CLICK HERE to see photos from the second day of the Games.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC partnered with the National Football League for Pride Night OUT at FedEx Field on Sept. 16. The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sang on the field and the D.C. Different Drummers performed in a pre-game show for attendees. Washington Football Team edged out the New York Giants 30-29.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The science fiction, fantasy, comic and film convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Aug. 20-22. Featured speakers included actor and activist George Takei.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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Richard Dezort
August 12, 2014 at 12:19 pm
Absolutely awesome Cleveland and Akron are truly benefiting from this as well as all of Ohio
Richard Dezort
August 12, 2014 at 12:19 pm
Absolutely awesome Cleveland and Akron are truly benefiting from this as well as all of Ohio
Lynn Alvey Dawson
August 12, 2014 at 12:27 pm
Look how far we have come as a society! When I was a kid in Cleveland, this would never have happened!