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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.

'We're still here' | 38th Annual High Heel Race shines with pride, community and celebration

The long-running Dupont Circle tradition began in 1986 as a wager among drag queens racing in heels between local LGBTQ+ bars ...

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 ...