The DC High Heel Drag Queen Race

Each year, the Tuesday before Halloween brings one of DC's greatest traditions: The Annual High Heel Race on 17th Street! If you've never been, it's as close as DC comes to Mardi Gras. And although its roots are in gay culture, make no mistake, it's for everyone. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m., but the race at 9 p.m. is the real event, of course. As implied by the name, this is when locals dress up in drag and .... race.