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PHOTOS: Miss Gay D.C. America 2010

Coti Collins captures the title; Kristina Kelly first alternate

Published

16 years ago

April 26, 2010

Coti Collins wins the title of Miss Gay D.C. America 2010. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Town hosted the Miss Gay D.C. America 2010 regional pageant, Legally Jade: Pretty in Pink, April 24. Seven contestants vied for the title of Miss Gay D.C. Guest performances included the national anthem from Miss District of Columbia Jen Corey, and performances by Miss Gay America 2010 Coco Montrese and Miss Gay America 2009 Jessica Jade. Coti Collins captured the title of Miss Gay D.C. America 2010; Kristina Kelly won first alternate. Both are qualified to compete at the Miss Gay America 2010 pageant in Columbus, Ohio, in October.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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