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PHOTOS: D.C. Center Fall Reception
Annual event held on Warner Building rooftop
The D.C. Center for the LGBT Community held its 10th annual Fall Reception on the rooftop of the Warner Building on Sept. 18. Honorees included Jim Marks, Sharon McGowan, Rayceen Pendarvis and Imani Woody. 
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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- The event was catered by Chef Ty Johns.
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- Music was provided by DJ Deedub Tezrah.
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- The event was emceed by Ty Bentli of 107.3’s Sarah, Ty & Mel Show.
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- Honorees included Jim Marks, on right.
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- Honorees included Rayceen Pendarvis, on right.
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- Honorees included Sharon McGowan, on right.
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- (DC Center Fall Reception. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key.)
The Washington Blade held the seventh annual Pride on the Pier at The Wharf DC on Saturday, June 13.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
The 2026 Lost River Pride Festival was held on the scenic grounds of the Lost River Farmers Market in Lost City, W.Va. on Saturday, June 13. Headliner Tom Goss performed at the festival and gave a second performance at the nearby Guesthouse Lost River.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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