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PHOTOS: Queen of Hearts

Maranda Rights crowned at 41st annual pageant

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Maranda Rights was crowned Queen of Hearts 2023 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Saturday, Feb. 18 in the early hours of the morning. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 41st annual Queen of Hearts pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 17. The event honored Miss Gay America 2023 and Queen of Hearts 2022 Tatiyanna Voche’. Maranda Rights was crowned Queen of Hearts 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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