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PHOTOS: 2019 Pride Run 5K

Mick Aitken was the first to cross the finish line

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7 years ago

June 8, 2019

Mick Aitken had the fastest time in the 2019 Pride Run 5K. (Washington Blade photo by Drew Brown)

The D.C. Front Runners held the 7th annual Pride Run 5k at Congressional Cemetery on Friday. The Washington Blade Foundation was gifted $2,000 to provide a scholarship for an aspiring LGBT journalist. (Washington Blade photos by Drew Brown and Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Queen of Hearts

Bev crowned winner of 44th annual pageant at The Lodge

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4 days ago

February 24, 2026

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Bev is crowned Queen of Hearts 2026 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 44th annual Queen of Hearts pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 20. Six contestants vied for the title and Bev was crowned the winner.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Cupid’s Undie Run

Annual fundraiser for NF research held at The Wharf DC

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6 days ago

February 21, 2026

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A dance party was held at Union Stage before Cupid's Undie Run on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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)

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PHOTOS: Clash

New weekly drag show held at Trade

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1 week ago

February 18, 2026

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Tatianna and Crimsyn host the drag show, Clash. (Washington Blade photo 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)