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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather

Fire Daddy Ken wins annual competition

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January 17, 2024

Fire Daddy Ken wins the 2024 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 39th annual Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held on Sunday, January 15 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. Nine contestants vied for the title. Fire Daddy Ken of Norfolk, Va. was declared the winner.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

(Submitted photo courtesy of the subject)

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