PHOTOS: Holiday Heatwave

Last Pride event of the 40th year of Pride in nation’s capital

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11 years ago

December 1, 2015

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Attendees of Capital Pride’s ‘Holiday Heatwave’ raise a glass of champagne to toast 40 years of Pride in the nation’s capital. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key.

The Capital Pride Alliance held its Holiday Heatwave party at the Human Rights Campaign Equality Center on Dec. 1, 2015. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Annual LGBTQ celebration held in Dutch city during World Pride

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36 minutes ago

August 1, 2026

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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10.

AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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1 day ago

July 31, 2026

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

(Photos by Santiago Felipe)