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PHOTOS: First Lady & the Tramp

Miss Gay D.C. makes a stop at The Lodge before heading to the national competition

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3 years ago

January 7, 2023

Drag performer Ashley Bannks, on right, purchases an opportunity to rub a pie in Tatiyanna Voche's face at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. held the drag show “First Lady & the Tramp” on Friday, Jan 6. Performers included Miss Gay D.C. 2022 Tatiyanna Voche’, Miss Winchester Pride 2022 Chasity Vain, Miss Glamour Girl 2022 Bayley, Gia Monet Colby, Laura Bushe and was hosted by Ashley Bannks. Following the drag show, patrons raised money for Voche’ to travel to the Miss Gay America Pageant on Jan. 17-20 in Little Rock, Ark. by purchasing an opportunity to rub a pie in the qualified contestant’s face.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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