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PHOTOS: Winter Party Festival
Annual Task Force event draws over 10,000
The National LGBTQ Task Force produced the annual Winter Party Festival in Miami from Feb. 27 to March 5. The theme this year was ‘With Open Arms.’
‘The Festival’s theme means we welcome everyone to the LGBTQ movement,” said Rea Carey, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force through a press release. ‘The Task Force creates spaces for everyone to connect with community while enjoying incredible venues, international artists, and embracing our slogan, ‘Be You.’’ (Photos courtesy of the Winter Party Festival)
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)













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)













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)





















































