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PHOTOS: Ugly Sweater Party
Imperial Court holds holiday event at Freddie’s
The Imperial Court of Washington, D.C. held an Ugly Sweater Party at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Grill in Arlington, Va. on Sunday, Dec. 18. The event raised money for the LGBT Fallen Heroes Fund.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)










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— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) December 19, 2022
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PHOTOS: Whitman-Walker Gala
LGBTQ community health organization holds annual event at Ritz-Carlton
The Whitman-Walker 2025 Gala was held at the Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America
Victoria Bohmore crowned in regional pageant held at Freddie’s Beach Bar
The 2025 Miss Gay Mid-Atlantic America Pageant was held at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Friday, Nov. 7. Victoria Bohmore was crowned the winner, with Lady Lords named first alternate. Bohmore and Lords both qualify to compete against the winners of the Miss Gay Maryland America Pageant as well as other state and regional title holders from across the nation at the Miss Gay America Pageant in January.
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LGBTQ venues Kiki and Crush Dance Bar were packed with costumed partiers on Friday night for Halloween festivities.
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