The 38th annual High Heel Race was held in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Scores of costumed competitors ran from R Street to P Street in high heels, passing by thousands of spectators. The event was sponsored by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs. Drag artist Cake Pop! served as the emcee.

The program began at 5 p.m. with music provided by DJ Alex Love. Drag artists, dancers, singers and musicians entertained from a stage set up in the intersection of 17th Street and R Street. Entertainers included DC Different Drummers, Cheer DC, Pirouette, Ricky Rosé, Bruce Brown, Urban Couture, Sophia Honey, Cake Pop!, Kaira, Bang Garçon, among others. A costume contest was held with several categories. A person in a spotted l

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