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Rehoboth Summer Kickoff

The Washington Blade hosted its seventh annual Summer Kickoff Party at the Blue Moon in Rehoboth Beach, Del. on Friday, featuring guest speaker John Fluharty, executive director of the Delaware Republican Party. (Washington Blade photos by Damien Salas) buyphoto 

Capital Pride Festival

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) buyphoto

Capital Trans Pride

Award-winning stylist Codie Leone was the keynote speaker at 2013 Capital Trans Pride at the National City Christian Church on Saturday. The event featured workshops, speakers, booths and an awards ceremony. (Washington Blade photos by Tyler Grigsby) buyphoto 

Pride Party

The Washington Blade and Whitman-Walker Health co-sponsored a party on 14th Street following the 2013 Capital Pride Parade. (Washington Blade photos by Tyler Grigsby) buyphoto 

Mr. and Miss Capital Pride

Tatiyanna Voche and Carlton Stephens were crowned Miss and Mr. Capital Pride 2013 following a tough competition on Wednesday. Ten contestants vied for the coveted crowns at the annual pageant held this year at Phase 1 of Dupont. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) buyphoto 

Latino Pride

The Latino GLBT History Project held a number of events for D.C. Latino Pride 2013. A panel discussion on immigration and LGBT Latinos was held at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters on May 30. On June 6, the official Latino Pride Dance Party, ‘La Fiesta,’ was held at Town Danceboutique with special guest Carmen Carrera from Ru Paul’s Drag Race. (Washington Blade photos by Blake Bergen and Damien Salas) buyphoto 

Black Pride opening reception

Black Pride held its opening reception and awards ceremony at the Hyatt Regency on Friday. Speakers included Mayor Vince Gray and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. (Washington Blade photos by Damien Salas) buyphoto 

Baltimore Pride Parade

The annual Baltimore Pride Parade was held on Saturday with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake serving as Grand Marshal. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) buyphoto 

Heroes Gala

The Capital Pride Heroes Gala and Silent Auction was held at the Powerhouse in Georgetown on Wednesday. Awardees included Ed Bailey, Barbara Lewis, Darren Phelps, Maryland state Sen. Jamie Raskin, Margot Rosen, Consuella Lopez, Hassan Naveed, Jennifer Hall and Dignity Washington. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) buyphoto 

Block party and heel race

Baltimore Pride continued into the evening after the Pride Parade with a high heel race and block party. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key) buyphoto