PHOTOS: Us Helping Us picnic

Annual D.C. Black Pride event held at Fort Dupont Park

Published

9 years ago

May 29, 2017

D.C. Black Pride continued with the annual Us Helping Us Picnic in the Park on Monday, May 29 at Fort Dupont Park. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

: Us Helping Us Black Pride Picnic at Fort Dupont Park (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

: The Outdoor Festival in the Park is at Fort Dupont Park (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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7 hours ago

September 1, 2026

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

The Miss Gay Old Bay pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Aug. 29. Vanya Varushka was crowned the winner. Glitter Douglas was named first runner-up. Both Varushka and Douglas qualify to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland pageant in October.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Nellie’s Drag Brunch

Deja Diamond hosts Sunday show

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2 weeks ago

August 17, 2026

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A scene from Nellie's Drag Brunch on Sunday, August 16. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Deja Diamond hosted Nellie’s Drag Brunch on Sunday at Nellie’s Sports Bar.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: World Pride March

LGBTQ rights demonstration held in Amsterdam

Published

3 weeks ago

August 9, 2026

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A scene from the 2026 World Pride March in Amsterdam. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 World Pride March was held on Saturday, Aug. 8 in Amsterdam. Tens of thousands of participants marched from Martin Luther Kingpark to the grounds of the Pride Village at Museumplein.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)