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Washington Blade’s 15th annual awards presented at Town

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addresses attendees of the Washington Blade’s Best of Gay D.C. Awards at Town Danceboutique on Thursday, Oct. 20. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
The Washington Blade held its 15th annual Best of Gay D.C. Awards party at Town Danceboutique on Oct. 22, 2016. Guests were entertained with burlesque and drag performances. Â To see the full list of winners, click here.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Hugh Clarke)
Glitterati Productions held the “Studio 69” party at Bunker on Friday, May 8.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

















The Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, May 1. Maria R. Posa was crowned the winner with Aura Fixation named first alternate. Both winners are qualified to compete in the 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)














The new monthly 90’s Flashback Drag Brunch premiered at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Sunday, April 26. Performers included Logan Stone, Tiffany D. Carter and Charlemagne Chateau.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)










