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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)
- The 32nd annual High Heel Race was held on Frank Kameny Way on Tuesday, Oct. 30. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
- High Heel Race (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch was held at Salamander Washington DC on Sunday, April 19. Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) was presented with the Allyship Award.
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The umbrella LGBTQ sports organization Team D.C. held its annual Night of Champions Gala at the Georgetown Marriott on Saturday, April 18. Team D.C. presented scholarships to local student athletes and presented awards to Adam Peck, Manuel Montelongo (a.k.a. Mari Con Carne), Dr. Sara Varghai, Dan Martin and the Centaur Motorcycle Club. Sean Bartel was posthumously honored with the Most Valuable Person Award.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)















Denali (@denalifoxx) of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed at Pitchers DC on April 9 for the Thirst Trap Thursday drag show. Other performers included Cake Pop!, Brooke N Hymen, Stacy Monique-Max and Silver Ware Sidora.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)














