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Washington Caps’ Braden Holtby will walk in Capital Pride Parade

The LGBTQ ally will participate for the third year

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Braden Holtby at the Capital Pride Parade.

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby will walk in the 2019 Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8, according to NHL.com.

Holtby can be spotted on the Monumental Sports and Entertainment float where he and MSE staff members will be distributing giveaways. His wife Brandi Holtby also may appear in the parade as she asked her Twitter followers who would be coming by for the parade. The post included a photo of herself and Holtby standing in front of the rainbow Caps mural (2412 18th St. N.W.) painted by artist and LGBTQ activist Lisa Marie. Marie will also march with the contingency.

This is Holtby’s third time marching in the Capital Pride Parade. He was joined by his wife Brandi in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, Brandi walked alone in the parade due to Holtby’s participation in the Washington Capitals’ Stanley Cup win festivities.

He has also served as Capitals’ Hockey is for Everyone ambassador for three years. He spoke at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner in 2018 and spearheaded a movement of Caps players using sticks wrapped in rainbow-colored “Pride Tape.” The sticks were auctioned off for $18,300 which were donated to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Holtby also declined to visit the White House with the Capitals in March.

The 2019 Capital Pride Parade is on Saturday, June 8 starting at 4:30 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue between Third and Seventh Streets N.W.

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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Annual LGBTQ celebration held in Dutch city during World Pride

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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10.

AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

(Photos by Santiago Felipe)

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Come showcase your singing, poetry talent

Spark Social open mic night planned for Aug. 13

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Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Spark Social will host “Open Mic Night” on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m.

Get ready to share your talent or just kick back and enjoy some great performances. This event is a fun, laid-back vibe where everyone’s welcome to take the stage. Sign-ups are first-come, first-served, but you can also DM Spark Social on Instagram to reserve a performance spot. Whether you’re a singer, poet, or comedian, this is your chance to get on stage and share your art. More details are available on Eventbrite

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