PHOTOS: Pride Ride

Riders began at Dupont Circle

Published

10 years ago

June 16, 2016

(Washington Blade photo by Hugh Clarke)

Capital Pride and D.C. Bike Party held a Pride Ride on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Riders began at Dupont Circle. (Washington Blade photos by Hugh Clarke)

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Annual fundraiser for NF research held at The Wharf DC

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19 hours ago

February 21, 2026

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A dance party was held at Union Stage before Cupid's Undie Run on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Cupid’s Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, was held at Union Stage and at The Wharf DC on Saturday, Feb. 21.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

PHOTOS: Clash

New weekly drag show held at Trade

Published

4 days ago

February 18, 2026

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Tatianna and Crimsyn host the drag show, Clash. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Crimsyn and Tatianna hosted the new weekly drag show Clash at Trade (1410 14th Street, N.W.) on Feb. 14, 2026. Performers included Aave, Crimsyn, Desiree Dik, and Tatianna.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

PHOTOS: Drag in rural Virginia

Performers face homophobia, find community

Published

2 weeks ago

February 8, 2026

Landon Shackelford

Four drag performers dance in front of an anti-LGBTQ protester outside the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. (Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)