Fabulous High-Heel Race to Shut Down Dupont Circle Tuesday Evening

WASHINGTON, DC — It's time for the 17th Street High Heel Race in Dupont Circle Tuesday night, and that means road closures.

Between 6:30 and 11 p.m. on Oct. 25, cars will have to avoid 17th Street NW between Riggs Place and P Street, as well as Riggs Place, R Street, Corcoran Street, Q Street and Church Street between 16th and 18th streets NW, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The 30th annual race celebrates the city's cross-dressers, who strut their stuff along the route.

"The High Heel Race is one of Washington, DC most unique events with a rich history of 'Crossing The Line Since 1986,'" the event's Facebook page states. "On the Tuesday before Halloween, thousands of spectators pack the Dupont Circle Neighborhood to watch hundreds of costumed drag queens show off their extravagant outfits and race down Historic 17th Street, NW."

Image via Facebook page of 17th Street High Heel Race