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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)
- The event was catered by Chef Ty Johns.
- Music was provided by DJ Deedub Tezrah.
- The event was emceed by Ty Bentli of 107.3’s Sarah, Ty & Mel Show.
- Honorees included Jim Marks, on right.
- Honorees included Rayceen Pendarvis, on right.
- Honorees included Sharon McGowan, on right.
- (DC Center Fall Reception. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key.)
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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride March and Festival
LGBTQ celebration held in historic Virginia town
The sixth annual Fredericksburg Pride March was held in downtown Fredericksburg, Va. on Saturday, June 27. Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chair Deuntay Diggs led the march alongside Fredericksburg City Council Member Jannan W. Holmes. The Fredericksburg Pride Festival took place at Riverfront Park after the march. Bree Fram was the featured speaker.
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The second annual Frederick Pride Parade was held in the streets of downtown Frederick, Md. on Friday, June 26.
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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Festival and Concert
Annual LGBTQ celebration held on Pennsylvania Ave.
The 2026 Capital Pride Festival was held on Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, June 21.
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