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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Festival
The annual event featured several performers, including Icona Pop, Cher Lloyd and Emeli Sandé
Performers at the 2013 Capital Pride Festival included Icona Pop, Cher Lloyd and Emeli Sandé.
(Washington Blade photos by George Marc Alderman, Candace Craig, Tyler Grigsby, Jen Huls, Kalyn Jacobs, Michael Key, Edward Maddern, Robert Rapanut, Marguerite Sagatelian and Jessica Walton)
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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.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The LGBTQ sports organization Team DC held its annual Night of Champions Awards Dinner on Saturday, April 5 at the Hilton National Mall.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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