The 37th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race

The Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is a time to celebrate the diversity of DC’s LGBTQ+ community and join thousands of costumed spectators cheer on costumed drag queens, drag kings and community members 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 Information:

Are 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 race.

Not interested in racing? Join the thousands of spectators cheering the racers along 17th Street NW from R Street NW to Church Street NW and also enjoy the fun costumes and outstanding local drag performances!

Festivities Begin: 6:00 PM
Race Check-In: 7:30 PM
Race Begins: 9:00 PM