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PHOTOS: Best of Gay D.C. Party

Danica Roem spoke at the Blade’s annual event

Published

7 years ago

October 22, 2018

The 2018 winners of the Washington Blade's Best of Gay D.C. reader's poll were announced at a party at Pitchers. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade held its 17th annual Best of Gay D.C. Party at Pitchers on Thursday, Oct. 18. Virginia Delegate Danica Roem (D-Manassas Park) addressed the crowd. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

View the 2018 Best of Gay D.C. winners at www.BestofGayDC.com

: Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas Park) will face Kelly McGinn in her re-election bid. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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Denali performs at the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show at Pitchers DC on April 9. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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Annual celebration held at JR.’s

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Sirene Noir Sidora Jackson dances at The Bonnet Ball at JR.'s Bar on Sunday, April 5. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos and video by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ rally and march

Demonstrators in Anacostia join nationwide protests

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3 weeks ago

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Demonstrators in a "No Kings" protest march toward the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)