Mr. and Miss Academy 2014 wave to the crowd from atop The Academy of Washington float in the 2014 D.C. Capital Pride parade, held in Washington, D.C., in the United States on June 7, 2014. The Academy of Washington is a social group supporting drag kings and drag queens. Members work to improve singing, costuming, and other aspects of performance, and give performances at various venues thoughout the D.C. metro area during the year.