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PHOTOS: DC’s Famous 17th Street High Heel Race

The 36th annual event is a pre-Halloween tradition in Dupont Circle.

PHOTOS: DC’s Famous 17th Street High Heel Race

Barbie, Rihanna, and a group of M3gans were spotted at the 17th Street High Heel Race on Tuesday night in Dupont Circle. The pre-Halloween tradition—now in its 36th year—features drag performers and costumed competitors sprinting a quarter mile in high heels. Washingtonian photographer Evy Mages captured the action.

Daniella Byck
Lifestyle Editor

Daniella Byck joined Washingtonian in 2022. She was previously with Outside Magazine and lives in Northeast DC.