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PHOTOS: Best of LGBTQ DC Awards Party
Washington Blade celebrates community at annual event

The Washington Blade held its 22nd annual Best of LGBTQ Awards Party at Shakers on Thursday, Oct. 19.
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Covering the Best of LGBTQ DC Awards at @ShakersDC for @WashBlade . @EvryPleasure performing: pic.twitter.com/fkdCYi7SaY
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 20, 2023

WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.
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The 2025 WorldPride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7. Laverne Cox and Renée Rapp were the grand marshals.
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The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
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