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PHOTOS: LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC
Pete Buttigieg speaks at Chicago event
The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute held the “LGBTQ+ Victory at the DNC” reception at theWIT in Chicago on Tuesday, August 21. Speakers included Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Victory Fund President and CEO Annise Parker, and actors Zachary Quinto and Wilson Cruz. Comedian Dana Goldberg served as the emcee.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering the @VictoryFund @VictoryInst event with elected officials during the DNC in Chicago for @WashBlade . Secretary Pete Buttigieg speaking: pic.twitter.com/FoGjIAbx0X
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) August 20, 2024
The Miss Gay Old Bay pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Aug. 29. Vanya Varushka was crowned the winner. Glitter Douglas was named first runner-up. Both Varushka and Douglas qualify to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland pageant in October.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Deja Diamond hosted Nellie’s Drag Brunch on Sunday at Nellie’s Sports Bar.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The 2026 World Pride March was held on Saturday, Aug. 8 in Amsterdam. Tens of thousands of participants marched from Martin Luther Kingpark to the grounds of the Pride Village at Museumplein.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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