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The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on October 26, 2011
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The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Jolene Sugarbaker gives a video interview Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

“Two Mermaids” Andy Wormser and Tim Myers pose with fans Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Ms. Kokonichiwa gets a last minute touch up on her lip gloss Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

The “Drop Dead Gorgeous Crew” spins in place during their pageant competition Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Matt Mustard posed as Mt. Rushmore Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Peter Chandler posed as a navy captain and said he was “celebrating the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Acoatzin Torres came to the high heel race dressed as Carmen i Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Many came dressed as Pan Am flight attendants, in high fashion due to the popularity of ABC’s new show, Pan Am Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Black swan John Jackson fake chokes white swan Aaron Jackson Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Jim Pollack also came dressed as the white swan dressed in a tutu made of balloons Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Contestants wore ll kinds of heels Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Kirk Sobell posed as Princess Beatrice with her patented “fascinator” Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Admiring fans gawk at Kirk Sobell, posing as Princess Beatrice Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Spencer Olson’s alter ego “Vanilla” blows a kiss to a police officer Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Large crowds gathered to watch the high heel race Photograph by Dakota Fine

The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle
The 25th Annual High-Heel Drag Race in Dupont Circle

Contestants race across the finish line Photograph by Dakota Fine

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