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, a parade, and much more, you won’t want to miss this DC tradition, co-hosted by Rayceen Pendarvis and Citrine the Queen.

HIGH HEEL RACER INFORMATION:

Are you interested in racing the in the 17th Street High Heel Race? Fill out the attached 17th Street High Heel Racer’s Registration and Authorization Form and join the fun!

Racer Registration and Authorization Form: https://forms.gle/839AZWqeffDeWyE49.

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

SEQUENCE OF THE EVENING:

5:00PM | 17th Street NW opens to pedestrians, costumed racers and spectators (S Street – P Street Along 17th Street)

7:00PM | High Heel Racer Registration opens (R Street NW)

7:45PM | Parade line-up (Church Street NW)

8:00PM | Join Mayor Bowser in Parade

8:55PM | High Heel Race Lineup (R Street NW)

9:00PM | Mayor Muriel Bowser starts the Annual 17th Street High Heel Race

9:15PM | Award designation and After Show @JR’s (Church Street NW)