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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Freestate

Raquel DeLorean crowned the winner at The Lodge

Published

3 years ago

September 9, 2023

Raquel DeLorean is crowned Miss Gay Freestate 2023 at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Sept. 8. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Miss Gay Freestate pageant was held at the Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Sept. 8. Performers included Nicole James, Maranda Rights, Sasha Renee, Stormi Skyy, Ivanna Rights, Jalah Nicole, Frieda Poussay, Chi Chi Ray Colby and Amethyst Diamond. Raquel DeLorean was crowned the winner with Ashley Lynn named the first alternate. Both DeLorean and Lynn qualify to compete in the 2023 Miss Gay Maryland competition.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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