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PHOTOS: UpRoar
Patrons socialize at D.C.’s ‘Newest Gay Bear Bar’

UpRoar Lounge and Restaurant (639 Florida Ave., N.W.) is billed as ‘D.C.’s Newest Gay Bear Bar.’ Patrons socialize on the rooftop deck and downstairs in the bar on Saturday, Feb. 20. Ā (Washington Blade photos by Hugh Clarke)
- UpRoar Lounge (Washington Blade photo by Hugh Clarke)
- Uproarās license renewal appears to be safe after an agreement Thursday. (Washington Blade file photo by Hugh Clarke)

WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride StreetĀ FestivalĀ and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)










































The 2025 WorldPride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7. Laverne Cox and RenƩe Rapp were the grand marshals.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Robert Rapanut)




















































The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)






















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