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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Maryland 2022

Amethyst Diamond crowned pageant winner

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Amethyst Diamond is crowned Miss Gay Maryland 2022 on Oct. 1 at the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, Md. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The winners and alternates of Miss Glamour Girl, Miss Gay Freestate and Miss Gay Western Maryland competed for the title of Miss Gay Maryland America 2022 at Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Special guest performers included Miss Gay Maryland 2021 Maranda Rights and Miss Gay America 2022 Dextaci.

Amethyst Diamond was crowned the winner with Dezi Minaj designated the first alternate. Both queens are eligible to compete in the Miss Gay America pageant in Little Rock, Ark. in January, 2023.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Halloween

Costumed revelers enjoy a spooky night at Kiki, Crush

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A scene from Kiki on Oct. 31, 2025. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

LGBTQ venues Kiki and Crush Dance Bar were packed with costumed partiers on Friday night for Halloween festivities.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: High Heel Race

Costumed competitors run down 17th street in annual event

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A scene from the 38th annual 17th Street High Heel Race on Tuesday, Oct. 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 38th annual High Heel Race was held on 17th Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Lady Liberty‘ was the winner of the 2025 High Heel Race. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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PHOTOS: HoCo Pride

Sixth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Columbia, Md.

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U.S. Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.) speaks at HoCo Pride in Columbia, Md. on Oct. 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The sixth annual HoCo Pride Festival was held at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia, Md. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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