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PHOTOS: NJB+ Pageant
Annual event raises money for DC Center
The NJB+ Pageant, formerly known as the Nice Jewish Boy Pageant, was held at Sixth & I on Sunday, Aug. 4. Four competitors vied for the title and the drag artist Vagenesis served as the emcee. The event raised money to benefit the DC Center for the LGBTQ Community. Noah Van Gilder was crowned the winner.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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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.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The 2025 Capital Pride Honors awards ceremony and gala reception was held at the National Building Museum on Thursday, June 5. Honorees included Cathy Renna, Jerry St. Louis, Ernest Hopkins, Lamar Braithwaite, Rev. Dr. Donna Claycomb Sokol, Kriston Pumphrey, Gia Martinez, Kraig Williams and SMYAL. Presenters and speakers included U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), Amber Ruffin, Raven-Symoné and Paul Wharton.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
La Fiesta: The Official Latinx Pride Party was held at Bunker on Thursday, May 29. The event was hosted by Lady J Monroe and featured performances by Mia Carlisle, Stefon Royce, Evry Pleasure and Alexis Carter St. James.
(Washington Blade photos by Robert Rapanut)
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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Honors
