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PHOTOS: Best of LGBTQ DC Awards Party

Community organizations and individuals honored at Blade’s annual event

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3 years ago

October 20, 2022

Cake Pop! served as emcee of the Washington Blade's Best of LGBTQ DC Awards Party at Eaton DC on Thursday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade announced the winners of its 21st annual Best of LGBTQ DC Awards at a party at Eaton DC on Thursday, Oct. 20. Cake Pop! served as the emcee with performances by Molasses, Vagenesis and Desiree Dik.

To see a full list of this year’s winners, click here.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the @WashBlade Best of LGBTQ DC Awards. @The_Vagenesis performing: pic.twitter.com/g71fLOrh0u
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 20, 2022

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PHOTOS: Remove the Regime rally and march

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