PHOTOS: Capital Pride Parade

Over 150,000 people attended the annual event

Published

11 years ago

June 16, 2015

2015 Capital Pride Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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The 2015 Capital Pride Parade was led by the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard for the second year in a row. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2015 Capital Pride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. Over 150,000 people attended and participated in the annual event. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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: Thousands are expected again for Saturday’s Pride parade.

: The Boy Scouts of America will now admit transgender youth. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

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Gov. Beshear honored at annual LGBTQ+ Victory Fund event

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Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) speaks at the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch on Sunday, April 19. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.

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PHOTOS: Night of Champions

Team DC holds annual awards gala

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April 20, 2026

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Team DC President Miguel Ayala speaks at the Night of Champions Awards Gala at the Georgetown Marriott on Saturday, April 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team D.C. held its annual Night of Champions Gala at the Georgetown Marriott on Saturday, April 18. Team D.C. presented scholarships to local student athletes and presented awards to Adam Peck, Manuel Montelongo (a.k.a. Mari Con Carne), Dr. Sara Varghai, Dan Martin and the Centaur Motorcycle Club. Sean Bartel was posthumously honored with the Most Valuable Person Award.

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PHOTOS: Denali at Pitchers

‘Drag Race’ alum performs at Thirst Trap

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2 weeks ago

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Denali performs at the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show at Pitchers DC on April 9. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)