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PHOTOS: Orlando remembered at Nats Night Out

Gay Men’s Chorus sings ‘True Colors’

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10 years ago

June 15, 2016

Members of the community carry a giant rainbow flag onto the Nationals Stadium field in the pre-game show on June 14 in remembrance of the mass shooting victims in Orlando. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Spectators and participants in the pre-game show at Nationals Stadium on Tuesday took a moment to honor the victims of the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla. Members of the LGBT community carried a large rainbow flag onto the field as the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sang “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper.

Team D.C., an umbrella organization for area LGBT-friendly sports clubs and leagues, held its annual Night Out at the Nationals on June 14. Gay former Major League Baseball player Billy Bean, who now serves as MLB’s ambassador of inclusion, was on the field alongside Bishop Gene Robinson.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sang the National Anthem with gay country singer Ty Herndon. “Will & Grace” actor Leslie Jordan threw out the first pitch wearing a “Make Baseball Fun Again” shirt.

Team D.C. Executive Director Brent Minor estimates that 3,500 people participated in the 12th annual Night Out at the Nationals.

: Leslie Jordan

: Bishop Gene Robinson

: ‘MLB is pleased to have the Washington Blade as one of the sponsors of our Midsummer Classic,’ said Billy Bean, Vice President & Special Assistant to the Commissioner, Major League Baseball. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

: The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington

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Queens perform at weekly Arlington show

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The Freddie's Follies drag show was held at Freddie's Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Freddie’s Follies drag show was held at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, Jan. 3. Performers included Monet Dupree, Michelle Livigne, Shirley Naytch, Gigi Paris Couture and Shenandoah.

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Top LGBTQ news photos of 2025

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5 days ago

January 3, 2026

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

The 40th annual Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition is held on Jan. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Washington.

A drag dance protest is held outside the Kennedy Center on Jan. 13.

Activists gather for The People’s March on the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 18.

The Transgender Unity Rally and March is held on March 1. Activists march from the U.S. Capitol to the White House.

President **Donald Trump** addresses the Joint Session of Congress on March 4.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington performs “Passports” at Lincoln Theatre on March 14.

The American Civil Liberties Union displays a ‘Freedom to Be’ trans flag on the Mall on May 17.

Actress **Ts Madison** speaks at the Black Pride Opening Reception on May 23.

The WorldPride Parade moves through the streets of Washington, D.C. on June 7.

**Doechii** performs at the main stage of the WorldPride Festival on June 8.

Activist/performer **Tara Hoot** speaks at the D.C. Drag Awards at Trade on July 20.

Cast members from ‘Queer Eye’ speak at a CAA event at Crush Dance Bar on Aug. 4.

The National Guard is controversially deployed by President Trump into Washington, D.C. Military-style vehicles are parked in front of Union Station on Aug.14.

Activists march in a ‘Trump Must Go’ protest ending at the White House on Aug. 16.

Supporters of trans students attend a meeting of the Arlington School Board on Aug. 21 to counter a speech by anti-trans Virginia gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears.

Local governmental officials as well as volunteers and staff of MoCo Pride Center attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new LGBTQ community center in Bethesda, Md. on Aug. 30.

Activists protest cuts to PEPFAR funding outside of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Sept. 2.

**Ivanna Rights** is crowned Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Sept. 6.

Thousands join the We Are All D.C. March on Sept. 6.

A scene from the We Are All D.C. March on Sept. 6.

**Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson** speaks at the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS on Sept. 7.

**Cake Pop!** performs at the Washington Blade’s Best of LGBTQ D.C. party at Crush Dance Bar on Oct. 16.

A participant poses for the camera at the High Heel Race on 17th Street, N.W. on Oct. 28.

President **Joe Biden** speaks at the International LGBTQ Leaders Conference at the JW Marriott on Dec. 5.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington perform ‘The Holiday Show’ at the Lincoln Theatre on Dec. 12.

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PHOTOS: 10’s Across the Board

Impulse Group DC holds anniversary celebration at Bravo Bravo

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3 weeks ago

December 17, 2025

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Impulse Group DC's '10's Across the Board' party was held at Bravo Bravo on Sunday, Dec. 14. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Impulse Group DC held “10’s Across the Board: A Celebration of 10 Years” at Bravo Bravo (1001 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) on Sunday, Dec. 14. Impulse Group DC is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) and affinity group of AIDS Healthcare Foundation dedicated “to engaging, supporting, and connecting gay men” through culturally relevant health and advocacy work.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)