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Ivanna Rights wins this year’s crown at The Lodge

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April 29, 2023

Ivanna Rights is crowned Miss Gay Western Maryland America on Friday, April 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2023 Miss Gay Western Maryland America pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, April 28. Performers included Nicole James, Poison, Ashley Bannks, Chasity Vain, 2022 Miss Gay Western Maryland Dezi Minaj, Miss Gay Maryland Amethyst Diamond and Miss Gay America Tatiyanna Voche’. Ivanna Rights was crowned the winner with Jada B Trinity being named first alternate. Both are qualified to compete in this year’s Miss Gay Maryland competition.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant for @WashBlade at @TheLodgeMD . Ivanna Rights crowned Miss Gay Western America 2023: pic.twitter.com/EneatgwJ5D
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) April 29, 2023

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