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PHOTOS: Best of LGBTQ DC Awards Party

Community organizations and individuals honored at Blade’s annual event

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3 years ago

October 20, 2022

Cake Pop! served as emcee of the Washington Blade's Best of LGBTQ DC Awards Party at Eaton DC on Thursday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade announced the winners of its 21st annual Best of LGBTQ DC Awards at a party at Eaton DC on Thursday, Oct. 20. Cake Pop! served as the emcee with performances by Molasses, Vagenesis and Desiree Dik.

To see a full list of this year’s winners, click here.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the @WashBlade Best of LGBTQ DC Awards. @The_Vagenesis performing: pic.twitter.com/g71fLOrh0u
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 20, 2022

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A fireworks show was held in Rehoboth Beach, Del. on Saturday, July 5. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Pride

Fifth annual festival held at Riverfront Park

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Michael Key

The Fredericksburg Pride March wound through downtown Fredericksburg, Va. and ended at Riverfront Park on Saturday, June 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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