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PHOTOS: Washington Wizards Pride Night

Local drag performer Shi-Queeta-Lee serves as emcee

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The Washington Wizards hosted its annual Pride Night at Capital One Arena on Friday. Local drag legend Shi-Queeta-Lee served as the emcee, the GenOUT LGBTQ Youth Chorus sang the national anthem and burlesque drag performer Betty O’Hellno led the Wizards Dance Team in the halftime show. A raffle was held to benefit the LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL.

The Atlantic Hawks narrowly defeated the Washington Wizards with a final score of 117-114.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Halloween

Costumed revelers enjoy a spooky night at Kiki, Crush

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A scene from Kiki on Oct. 31, 2025. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

LGBTQ venues Kiki and Crush Dance Bar were packed with costumed partiers on Friday night for Halloween festivities.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: High Heel Race

Costumed competitors run down 17th street in annual event

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A scene from the 38th annual 17th Street High Heel Race on Tuesday, Oct. 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 38th annual High Heel Race was held on 17th Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Lady Liberty‘ was the winner of the 2025 High Heel Race. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: HoCo Pride

Sixth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Columbia, Md.

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U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.) speaks at HoCo Pride in Columbia, Md. on Oct. 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The sixth annual HoCo Pride Festival was held at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia, Md. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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