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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Western Maryland

Dezi Minaj crowned at pageant at The Lodge

Published

3 years ago

April 30, 2022

Dezi Minaj is crowned 2022 Miss Gay Western Maryland at the Lodge in Boonesboro, Md. on Friday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2022 Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, April 29. Dezi Minaj was crowned the winner with Sorority winning first alternate. Both queens qualify to compete in the 2022 Miss Gay Maryland competition in October.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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A scene from Freddie's Follies drag show on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Ziegfeld’s/Secrets Reunion Party

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Ella Fitzgerald performs at the Ziegfeld's/Secrets Reunion Party at Crush Dance Bar on Saturday, March 15. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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