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PHOTOS: Pride Reveal

‘Peace, Love, Revolution’ announced as this year’s theme

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3 years ago

March 17, 2023

'Peace, Love, Revolution' is announced as the theme for 2023 Capital Pride at the Pride Reveal party at Hotel Monaco on Thursday, March 16. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Capital Pride Alliance held its annual Pride Reveal party at Hotel Monaco on Thursday, March 16. Following a performance by drag artist Shi-Queeta Lee, members of the board of the Capital Pride Alliance announced “Peace, Love, Revolution” as the theme for Pride 2023 in D.C.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering Pride Reveal at Hotel Monaco for @WashBlade . @shiqueeta performing: pic.twitter.com/cONCQQR706
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) March 17, 2023

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George Takei was among the featured guests at Awesome Con on March 14. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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