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PHOTOS: Frederick Pride
Gov. Wes Moore speaks at annual LGBTQ celebration

The 2024 Frederick Pride Festival was held at Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, Md. on Saturday, June 22. Thousands attended the 11th annual event despite high temperatures. Gov. Wes Moore was among the speakers at the main stage.
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Covering @fredmdpride Festival for @WashBlade . @GovWesMoore is the first sitting Md. governor to address Frederick Pride: pic.twitter.com/ccn89SjUlp
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) June 22, 2024

The Cherry Weekend main event party was “Fire” at Betty (1235 W Street, N.E.) on Saturday, April 12. Detox of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans.
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The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held its annual Night of Champions Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 5 at the Hilton National Mall.
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The Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant was held at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, April 3. Sirène Noir Sidora Jackson won the title of Mx Capital Pride 2025. Jackson B. Nite won the title of Mr. Capital Pride 2025. Shelita Ramen won the title of Miss Capital Pride 2025.
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