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PHOTOS: Baltimore Pride Parade

The 40th annual march wound through Charm City Saturday

Published

11 years ago

July 27, 2015

The Hippo, a long-standing LGBT nightlife staple slated to close later this year, went all out with their float at the 40th annual Baltimore Pride Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Antwan J. Thompson)

The 40th annual Baltimore Pride Parade was held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 along Cathedral Street. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Antwan J. Thompson)

: “Dykes on Bikes” lead the Baltimore Pride parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: (Washington Blade photo by Antwan J. Thompson)

: Baltimore Pride (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

: Bernie Sanders supporters marched in the Baltimore Pride Parade this year. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: Baltimore Pride (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Cupid’s Undie Run

Annual fundraiser for NF research held at The Wharf DC

Published

2 days ago

February 21, 2026

Michael Key

A dance party was held at Union Stage before Cupid's Undie Run on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Cupid’s Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, was held at Union Stage and at The Wharf DC on Saturday, Feb. 21.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Clash

New weekly drag show held at Trade

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6 days ago

February 18, 2026

Michael Key

Tatianna and Crimsyn host the drag show, Clash. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Crimsyn and Tatianna hosted the new weekly drag show Clash at Trade (1410 14th Street, N.W.) on Feb. 14, 2026. Performers included Aave, Crimsyn, Desiree Dik, and Tatianna.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Drag in rural Virginia

Performers face homophobia, find community

Published

2 weeks ago

February 8, 2026

Landon Shackelford

Four drag performers dance in front of an anti-LGBTQ protester outside the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. (Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)