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PHOTOS: Best of Gay D.C.

Washington Blade’s 15th annual awards presented at Town

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9 years ago

October 21, 2016

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addresses attendees of the Washington Blade’s Best of Gay D.C. Awards at Town Danceboutique on Thursday, Oct. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade held its 15th annual Best of Gay D.C. Awards party at Town Danceboutique on Oct. 22, 2016. Guests were entertained with burlesque and drag performances. To see the full list of winners, click here. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Hugh Clarke)

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A demonstrator holds a sign with the photo of Renee Nicole Good. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)