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PHOTOS: Front Royal Pride
Inaugural event draws LGBTQ rights supporters to Virginia town square
The inaugural Front Royal Pride Festival was held in downtown Front Royal, Va. on Saturday, July 27.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering the inaugural Front Royal Pride for @WashBlade . @ChasityVain performing: pic.twitter.com/WmccrAGJVp
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) July 27, 2024
Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.
(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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