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One more photo from Night of 1,000 Gowns—a happy shot of the youngest attendee.  How fabulous that he got to dress in royal finery and go to a drag ball!

 

 

Reminds me of myself when I was his age, braces and all.  I loved the thrill of donning a costume for Halloween, school plays, church holiday events, etc.

Little did I know that I’d someday make it my profession!

 

Me and my brother at Halloween. I'm the "hot dog!"

Golly gosh, if my pals back home could see me now, nobnobbin’ with the crème de la crème at the annual Night of 1,000 Gowns.

Held, of all places, at the Times Square Marriot Hotel, the surreal bash inducts the new rulers of the Imperial Court of New York before a crowd of decked-out countesses, duchesses, baronesses, etc. (each with a grandiose title, i.e. Her Royal Highness, Princess Royale Barbie Que), plus all sorts of gayish celebrities.

Colorful new leaders! All hail Emperor Vanity Society and Empress Pepperica Swirl!

 

Actor Wilson Cruz and writer Michael Musto (with auction items, including an enticing photo of Candis Cayne).

 

Manila Luzon and Sarah Davenport representing "RuPaul's Drag Race." Falsie alert!

 

Alexis Mateo, also from "Drag Race,"posed with fans—in jeans!

 

Porn director Chi Chi LaRue's mini showed off her stunning weight loss.

 

Performer Marti Cummings hoisted princess-style by activist Dan Choi.

 

Studly! Painter Tom Woodruff and photographer Aaron Cobbett.

 

Sylvia London got me my ticket, but she looked so good I had to kill her!

 

Work, bitch! Dress designed by the Blondes.

 

Youtube sensation Julie (JuliesMovies) in one of her trademark masks with former empress Philomena.

 

Can William and Kate’s wedding possibly be as grand?

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