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PHOTOS: RIOT! Capital Pride Opening Party
Echostage filled for LGBTQ celebration
The Capital Pride Alliance held its official opening party, “RIOT!,” at Echostage on Friday, June 9. Performers and special guests included Alaska Thunderfuck, Beaux Banks, Tatianna, Blaq Dinamyte, Bumper, Druex Sidora, Evry Pleasure, haus of bambi, Jane Saw, Shi-Queeta Lee, Mari Con Carne, Jaxknife Complex, KC B. Yoncé, Pussy Noir, Samson and SHE. The event included DJ Lemz, DJ Honey & DJ Ed Bailey.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering @CapitalPrideDC RIOT Official Pride Opening Party at @echostage for @WashBlade . #Pride2023 #Pride pic.twitter.com/LPcw2FEEgY
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 10, 2023
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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Festival and Concert
Annual LGBTQ celebration held on Pennsylvania Ave.
The 2026 Capital Pride Festival was held on Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, June 21.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Landon Shackelford)
The 2026 Capital Pride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 20.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key, Robert Rapanut and Landon Shackelford)
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(Washington Blade photos by Linus Berggren)
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