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PHOTOS: Pride Gala

Secretary Buttigieg speaks at annual Equality PAC event

Published

3 years ago

June 18, 2022

Elected officials and candidates join U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the Equality PAC Pride Gala on Thursday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Equality PAC, the political arm of the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus, held its annual Pride Gala on Thursday, June 16 at the Hotel Washington. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg gave the keynote address.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Drag show held during venue’s 24th anniversary weekend

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6 days ago

March 27, 2025

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A scene from Freddie's Follies drag show on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Freddie’s Follies drag show was held at Freddie’s Beach Bar in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, March 22. Performers included Destiny B. Childs, Sorority Heights, Sasha Adams Sanchez, Alameda Sanchez, and Gigi Paris Couture. The weekly show was held on the 24th anniversary weekend of the opening of Freddie’s Beach Bar.

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PHOTOS: Ziegfeld’s/Secrets Reunion Party

Crush event celebrates legendary venue

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2 weeks ago

March 19, 2025

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Ella Fitzgerald performs at the Ziegfeld's/Secrets Reunion Party at Crush Dance Bar on Saturday, March 15. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A Ziegfeld’s/Secrets Reunion Party was held on Saturday, March 15 at Crush Dance Bar. The event celebrated and remembered the legendary local LGBTQ venue Ziegfeld’s/Secrets, closed in 2020. Performers at the reunion party drag show included Ella Fitzgerald, Destiny B. Childs, Tatiyanna Voche and Kristal Smith.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)