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PHOTOS: Best of Gay D.C.

Washington Blade’s 15th annual awards presented at Town

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10 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)

Related Topics:Best of Gay D.C.Chuck Bell David Grosso Muriel Bowser Washington Blade

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Annual dance party held amid weekend festivities in Rehoboth Beach

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A scene from the SUNFESTIVAL Night of Dance at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Sept. 6. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

The Miss Gay Old Bay pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Aug. 29. Vanya Varushka was crowned the winner. Glitter Douglas was named first runner-up. Both Varushka and Douglas qualify to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland pageant in October.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)