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PHOTOS: Pride Honors

Annual awards ceremony celebrates accomplishments of LGBTQ community

Published

2 years ago

June 4, 2024

Hope Giselle receives a Hero Award at the Pride Honors on Friday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Capital Pride Alliance held its annual Pride Honors at the MGM National Harbor on Friday, May 31. The event was hosted by Lorenzo Hall. Awardees included Hope Giselle, Jamison Henninger, Kenya Hutton, Carol Jameson, Tula, José Alberto Uclés, Iya Dammons, Bryan Davis, William Hawkins, and Destination D.C. Black Leaves Dance Company and DCBX Live Latin Dance performed. DJ Honey provided the music.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the @CapitalPrideDC Pride Honors at @MGMNatlHarbor for @WashBlade : pic.twitter.com/7Y32gbZee8
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 1, 2024

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

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A scene from Nellie's Drag Brunch on Sunday, August 16. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: World Pride March

LGBTQ rights demonstration held in Amsterdam

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4 weeks ago

August 9, 2026

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A scene from the 2026 World Pride March in Amsterdam. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)