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PHOTOS: Annie’s celebrates 75

Dupont Circle steak house marks milestone with party

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2 years ago

April 30, 2023

Mumu-clad participants attempt to carry a liquid on a tray without spilling in a race around the sidewalk at Annie's Paramount Steak House 75th Anniversary Party on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Annie’s Paramount Steak House held a celebration for its 75th anniversary on Saturday, April 29. Drag artists Kimberly Di’Nitta, Victoria Di’Nitta, Jayzeer Shantey, Genocide Abrasax and Candi H. Fuentes performed and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sang. Several games were set up along the sidewalk near Annie’s.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering Annie’s Paramount Steak House 75th anniversary for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/IG6FuiPsEW
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A scene from Freddie's Follies drag show on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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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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