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PHOTOS: Best of LGBTQ D.C. Awards Party

Washington Blade holds annual event at Crush Dance Bar

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10 months ago

October 18, 2025

Cake Pop!, the winner of the 'Best Drag Queen' category, performs at Crush Dance Bar at the Washington Blade's Best of LGBTQ D.C. Awards Party on Thursday, Oct. 16. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade held its 24th annual Best of LGBTQ D.C. Awards Party at Crush Dance Bar on Thursday, Oct. 16. To see a full list of awardees, click here.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade

Annual LGBTQ celebration held in Dutch city during World Pride

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August 1, 2026

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A scene from the 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10.

AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)

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PHOTOS: Lambda Legal in the Pines

Fundraiser held at ‘Normal Heart’ house

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2 days ago

July 31, 2026

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A scene from the 'Lambda Legal in the Pines' fundraiser on July 25. (Photo by Santiago Felipe)

The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”

Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.

(Photos by Santiago Felipe)