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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Honors
Washington Blade recognized with ‘Paving the Way Award’
The Capital Pride Alliance held its Honors reception at the Smithsonian American Art Museum on Friday. Honorees included Larry Villegas-Perez, Xemiyulu Tapepechul, the National Center for Transgender Equality, Team D.C., Alan Thompson, Donald Burch, Kimberly Bush, Rea Carey, Ben de Guzman, Martin Espinoza, Amanda Hackett, Tony Nelson and the Washington Blade. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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)
Deja Diamond hosted Nellie’s Drag Brunch on Sunday at Nellie’s Sports Bar.
(Washington Blade photos 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)
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