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Photos: Thousands Turn Out for DC’s Annual High Heel Race

On Tuesday evening, thousands watched the annual 17th Street High Heel Race. The race is a tradition—now in its 38th ...

DC’s 38th High Heel Race brings drag, costumes and community to 17th Street

Costumed racers and fans packed 17th Street for DC’s 38th annual High Heel Race, held every Tuesday before Halloween.

Halloween-Inspired High Heel Drag Race To Hit The Street In New Hope

Public invited to watch as a gang of glamorous ghouls speed to the finish line in this 'Nightmare On Mechanic Street' ...

Interactive map of road closures for the DC High Heel Race

WASHINGTON — The 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race returns to Dupont Circle on Tuesday, bringing one of D.C.’s most ...
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Dressed in drag, these queens are track stars in the high heel race

Racers and onlookers crammed onto 17th Street NW on Tuesday night for the 36th annual High Heel Race. What is a high heel race? It’s exactly what it sounds like: a footrace in which the competitors ...