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PHOTOS: 2018 High Heel Race
‘Baby Trump,’ ‘Michael Jackson’ and ‘Stormy Trooper’ among audience favorites
The 32nd annual High Heel Race was held on Frank Kameny Way on Tuesday, Oct. 30. ‘Baby Trump,’ ‘Michael Jackson’ and ‘Stormy Trooper’ were among the audience’s favorite drag racers this year. Cheer DC and the D.C. Different Drummers provided entertainment. A parade of drag queens was followed by the drag race. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, drag performer Ba’Naka and Casa Ruby Executive Director Ruby Corado served as the grand marshals of the parade. 
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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- The 32nd annual High Heel Race was held on Frank Kameny Way on Tuesday, Oct. 30. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
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- High Heel Race (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Winchester Pride held a drag brunch at 81 Bar & Grill in Frederick County, Va. on Sunday, Feb. 5. Performers included Miss Winchester Pride 2023 Chasity Vain, Candice Candy, Alexa V. Shontelle, Ava Rage and Anita Tension.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering my local drag show out here in Frederick County, Va. for @WashBlade. @ChasityVain performing for @WincPride at 81 Bar & Grill: pic.twitter.com/fuhfRn12Cb
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) February 5, 2023
The Washington Blade held a New Year Still Queer appreciation happy hour at Pitchers DC on Friday, January 27.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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The SMYAL Young Donors Committee held a fundraiser for the LGBTQ youth services organization Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) at Red Bear Brewing Company on Thursday, Jan. 26.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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