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PHOTOS: ‘Coming Out’ party at Dupont Underground

Drag queens and kings perform for an enthusiastic crowd

Published

5 years ago

October 10, 2021

Local drag legend Shi-Queeta Lee performs for the crowd at Dupont Underground on Oct. 8. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade held a National Coming Out Day party at Dupont Underground on Friday. Drag performers at the event included Shi-Queeta Lee, Citrine, Druex Sidora, Molasses, Sasha Adams and Cake. Sponsored by Absolut and DC Brau.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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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)

The annual CAMP Rehoboth fundraiser, SUNFESTIVAL, was held over Labor Day weekend in Rehoboth Beach, Del. The festival included a massive dance party at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Sunday.

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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September 1, 2026

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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)