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Top LGBTQ news photos of 2023

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From left: U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler is sworn in at the U.S. Capitol; gay actors Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer attend the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner; Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi throws out the first pitch at the Night Out at the Nationals game; and "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Sasha Colby performs at Pitchers DC. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Dan Bear wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather on Jan. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill.
President Joe Biden gives his State of the Union Address on Feb. 7 at the U.S. Capitol.
Cupid’s Undie Run, an annual fundraiser for neurofibromatosis (NF) research, is held at Union Stage at The Wharf DC on Feb. 11.
The 50th anniversary Scarlet’s Bake Sale is held at The Crucible on Feb. 12. Participants bid on baked goods and bottles of liquor to raise money for HIPS.
Drag personalities and local bar scene workers pay their respects for the legendary drag queen Ba’Naka, a.k.a. Dustin Michael Schaad, at a celebration of life event on Feb. 25 at Pitchers.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season three contestant Mariah Paris Balenciaga performs at Kiki on March 5.
Hundreds of activists participated in the March for Queer & Trans Youth Autonomy from Union Station to the U.S. Capitol on March 31.
Television personality Carson Kressley emcees the RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale Viewing Party at Bunker on April 14.
Sasha Colby, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, performs at Pitchers on April 19.
Annie’s Paramount Steak House holds a 75th anniversary party complete with a block party, games and entertainment on April 29.
The annual Gay Day at Zoo is held at the Smithsonian National Zoo on May 7.
Us Helping Us holds the annual Black Pride in the Park at Fort Dupont Park on May 29.
Gay D.C. Councilmember Zachary Parker speaks at a ceremony raising the Progress Flag over the D.C. Government’s Wilson Building at the beginning of Pride month on June 1.
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi throws out the first pitch at Nationals Park for Night Out at the Nationals on June 6.
Evry Pleasure leads a Barbie party at Red Bear Brewing on July 14.
Students, educators and advocates march against the anti-trans policies of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in Falls Church, Va. on Aug. 15.
Thousands participate in the 60th Anniversary March on Washington on Aug. 26.
U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) is sworn into office on Oct. 3. She is the first openly gay Black U.S. Senator to hold office.
Gay actors Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer attend the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Oct. 14.
D.C. Safe Haven organizes a Transgender Day of Remembrance rally at Freedom Plaza on Nov. 17.
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PHOTOS: HRC National Dinner

Human Rights Campaign hosts annual gala event

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September 27, 2026

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) speaks at the 2026 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Human Rights Campaign National Dinner was held at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, Sept. 26. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) was the keynote speaker. Awards were presented to Marcia Gay Hardin, Junior LaBeija and André De Shields. Nina West of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ performed.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride

LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.

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September 21, 2026

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A scene from the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Walk and 5K to End HIV

Whitman-Walker Health holds 40th annual event

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September 20, 2026

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A scene from the 2026 Walk and 5K to End HIV on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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