In March 2000, the DC Kings had their first official drag king show at Club Chaos in Washington, D.C. With the success of the first show, Chaos became home to the DC Kings every first Wednesday of the month.

Check out photos from the first five years of performers and shows.

MORE DC DRAG KINGS…

• Photo Gallery: DC Kings Flyers Throughout the Years
• Video: 2002 – 2015 DC Kings on Stage
• Read: The DC Kings Retire After 15 Years of Gender-Bending

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