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PHOTOS: Blade relaunch parties
Celebrations as the legacy publication returns to stands

In celebration of the Washington Blade’s return to newsstands, the staff hosted a launch party at the Palomar Hotel on April 29, in which supporters received advance copies. On April 30, the Mink parties held a Washington Blade event at MOVA.
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The Cherry Weekend main event party was “Fire” at Betty (1235 W Street, N.E.) on Saturday, April 12. Detox of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans.
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The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held its annual Night of Champions Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 5 at the Hilton National Mall.
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The Mr., Mx, & Miss Capital Pride Pageant was held at The Schuyler at The Hamilton Hotel on Thursday, April 3. Sirène Noir Sidora Jackson won the title of Mx Capital Pride 2025. Jackson B. Nite won the title of Mr. Capital Pride 2025. Shelita Ramen won the title of Miss Capital Pride 2025.
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