# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race—DC’s iconic LGBTQIA+ tradition featuring vibrant costumes and local drag performers!About this EventOverviewWashington, DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs are proud to present the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race.The Annual 17th Street High Heel Race celebrates the diversity of DC’s LGBTQIA+ community. Join thousands of costumed spectators cheer on drag queens, drag kings and community members in costume as they race down 17th Street NW. Lively and filled with local drag entertainment and much more, you won’t want to miss this DC tradition!High Heel Racer InformationAre you interested in racing the in the 17th Street High Heel Race? Make sure to fill out the 17th Street High Heel Racer’s Registration and Authorization Form at the registration tent at the event on R Street.Racer Registration and Authorization Form: available at the registration tent ahead of the raceNot interested in racing? Join the thousands of spectators cheering the racers along 17th Street from R Street to Church Street. Also, enjoy the fun costumes and phenomenal local drag performances!The LGBTQIA+ History of the 17th Street High Heel RaceThe 17th Street High Heel Race historically occurs the Tuesday before Halloween and "Crossing The Line Since 1986" is piece of DC's rich LGBTQIA+ history. One of DC's most unique events, the 17th Street High Heel Race, started over 35 years ago as a wager amongst drag queens, bartenders, and community members to race in heels, to each of the LGBTQIA+ bars along the strip. The LGBTQIA+ founders of JR's Bar continued the event, and in 2018, Mayor Muriel Bowser, as an act of support for the LGBTQIA+ community, proclaimed the 17th Street High Heel Race as an Official Mayoral Event. DC is now one of the only jurisdictions in the nation to sponsor and host an event of this type that highlights the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community.Thanks to our partners!This night would not be possible without our Mayor and our amazing community partners. Many thanks to Dupont Circle Historic Mainstreet, JR’s Bar, Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, ANC 2B, & the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs for helping the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs keep one of DC’s greatest traditions alive.AccessibilityThere will be accessibility seating next to the stage at the intersection of R and 17th Street. Arrive early to secure your spot! ASL Interpretation will also be provided. Please contact (202) 281-8410 with any questions or concerns.Connect with usFor more information or reasonable accommodations, please email LGBTQ@DC.gov. Don't forget to follow us on:InstagramFacebookLinkedInTwitterLinktreeMedia requestsFor media inquiries and appearances related to the 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race, please contact LGBTQ.DC@DC.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/39th-annual-17th-street-high-heel-race/100001998426186520
- **Event Categories**: sports, performances, entertainment, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: 17th Street, between R and P Streets NW near Dupont Circle
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 17th Street, between R and P Streets NW near Dupont Circle
- **lat**: 38.9130691
- **long**: -77.0389448
- **full address**: 17th Street, between R and P Streets NW near Dupont Circle, 17th Street, between P and S Streets NW near Dupont Circle, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race being held?
  - **A:** 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race takes place on Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 27 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 17th Street, between R and P Streets NW near Dupont Circle, 17th Street, between P and S Streets NW near Dupont Circle, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race?
  - **A:** 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is organized by Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 39th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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