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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2025
Jason Elliott wins 40th annual competition
The 40th annual Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held on Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Washington. The event was one of the highlights of 2025 Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend. Eight competitors vied for the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2025, with Jason Elliott named the winner.
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The eighth annual Westminster Pride Festival was held at Westminster City Park in Westminster, Md. on Saturday, July 11.
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The fifth annual Emerald City Pride was held in Greenbelt, Md. on Saturday, July 11.
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Patrons enjoyed a night out at the popular LGBTQ venue Crush Dance Bar on Friday, July 3.
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