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PHOTOS: Maryland Swim for Life
Over 220 swimmers competed in 25th annual event
Swim for Life 2016 (Washington Blade photo by Kevin Majoros)
The District of Columbia Aquatics Club hosted the 25th annual Maryland Swim for Life on July 9th in the Chester River on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Over 220 swimmers competed in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 mile races along with a 2.4 mile triathlon challenge. The event was a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Quality of Life Retreats, Heart to Hand and the Chester River Association. 
(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)
WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival 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 Renée 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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