PHOTOS: Mariah Paris Balenciaga at Kiki

Crystal Edge hosts drag show starring RuPaul alum

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4 years ago

March 6, 2023

Mariah Paris Balenciaga performs at Kiki on Sunday, March 5. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Crystal Edge hosted a drag show at Kiki on Sunday, March 5 starring Christina Doll, Druex Sidora and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season three contestant Mariah Paris Balenciaga.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Mariah Paris Balenciaga @MUG4DAYZ at Kiki for @WashBlade . @TheOnlySidora performing: pic.twitter.com/tI6lRUNyuc
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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.

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