2008 Official GLBT Travelers Guide - Pride in DC - (Page 7) National Mall—Washington DC’s monuments and the U. S. Capitol in the background form a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America's Independence Day celebrations. The day concludes with a spectacular display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. Fireworks begin at sundown. sePTeMBer annual Gay Day Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens-A day of special events for the GLBT community celebrating the life and passions of Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood’s founder. Events include: Punch on the Portico, putting green, garden walks, family activities including fun hands-on workshops and special performances. Reservations required. (202) 686-5807. americanart.si.edu GeOrGia O’keefe anD ansel aDaMs: naTural affiniTies The Smithsonian American Art Museum—Celebrating the deep commitment to the American landscape by these two iconic artists, the exhibition features approximately 40 paintings and 50 photographs. (202) 633-7970. OCT 15 - 16 reel affirMaTiOns filM fesTival One of the largest gay and lesbian film festivals in the country showcasing great gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender films from around the world. Festival features nearly 60 films and events including Opening Night, Women's Filmmaker Brunch, and Closing Night Awards Ceremony. DeC 1 - 31 naTiOnal Tree liGhTinG CereMOny & PaGeanT Of PeaCe hillwoodmuseum.org. seP 5 - 7 aTlanTiC sTaMPeDe rODeO Montgomery County Agricultural Center & Fairgrounds—Atlantic Stampede is the largest gay rodeo on the East Coast. This annual rodeo and country western festival is held each fall in the Washington, DC area. The rodeo features three days of steer and bull riding, a wild drag race, breakaway roping, and steer decorating among many other events. (202) 547-9590. asgra.org (202) 986-1119. reelaffirmations.org White House Ellipse—This annual holiday tradition kicks off with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree by the President of the United States and lasts throughout the month with live musical performances each evening. Check the website for the date of the official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. OCT 28 17Th sTreeT hiGh heel DraG raCe Dupont Circle neighborhood—On the Tuesday before Halloween locals and tourists alike are privy to this annual flashy parade down 17th Street. Participants dress up as celebrities, politicians, and other colorful characters and provide an entertaining race to the finish. This annual event draws swarms of onlookers to DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood.(202) 789-7000. (202) 789-7000. washington.org. Jan 2009 MiD-aTlanTiC leaTher WeekenD The Mid Atlantic Leather Convention is an annual event traditionally held during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend celebrating everything leather; topped off with competitions for Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather and Mid-Atlantic Bootblack. The exhibition halls are filled to the brim with vendors, participants and curious onlookers. leatherweekend. washington.org. com glBt galas, Benefits & auctions nOv 7 OCT 4 huMan riGhTs CaMPaiGn naTiOnal Dinner Washington Convention Center—The HRC Annual National Dinner recognizes individuals and corporations that make a difference in the GLBT community. hrc.org/ nationaldinner OCT 24 eCT MauTner PrOJ asOn re raffle fOr a - $10,000! Town – First prize fit health, funds raised bene vices All ect ser education and dir utner Project, Ma programs of the n health the national lesbia annual gala organization. Their b. 2009. (202) Fe will take place in erproject.org 332-5536. Mautn nGlC C naTiO annual Nationa nal Dinne l the Nati Building Muse r u o of Comm nal Gay & Lesb m—Join commu erce as they c ian Chamber elebrate nity, poli leaders tical and w (202)41 ithin the LGBT business 9-0440. nglcc.orgcommunity. El Capitan fireWOrks seP 26 - Jan 4 http://americanart.si.edu http://hillwoodmuseum.org http://reelaffirmations.org http://washington.org http://asgra.org http://leatherweekend.com http://washington.org http://leatherweekend.com http://hrc.org/nationaldinner http://hrc.org/nationaldinner http://nglcc.org http://Mautnerproject.org
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