#dupont-circle

#dupont-circle

Contestants dazzled spectators in the Dupont Circle neighborhood with extravagant costumes, from many a Lady Liberty (at least one painted fully green) to a literal dressing cabinet. Whatever the costume, every racer ran in heels. The event began in 1986 on Halloween as "a friendly wager between drag queens," who were racing between bars in heels, according to Now, the race reflects DC's vibrant LGBTQ culture. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office, which hosted the event.

The Dupont Circle neighborhood embodies the essence of Washington, DC, with vibrant street life, historic charm, and cultural diversity, serving as the city's true heart.