High Heel Drag Race To Hit The Ground Running In New Hope

NEW HOPE, PA — The 20th Annual High Heels Drag Race will hit the ground running on Sunday, Oct. 27 on West Mechanic Street as part of New Hope Celebrates "OUT In October."

The public is invited to watch as a gang of glamorous ghouls speed to the finish line in this sinister stiletto showdown.

This year’s theme is “20 Years Running - Thrills, Chills & Fierce High Heels." The fun begins at 3 p.m. on West Mechanic Street

Hosted by none other than New Hope’s Miss Pumpkin and sponsored by 94.5 PST, race participants must dress in Halloween-inspired drag costumes and wear 3-inch or taller high heels. Runners will carry a pumpkin up the hill on W. Mechanic Street, decorate the pumpkin, and race back down the hill. This is an inclusive event for all, representing the Delaware River Town’s inclusivity, diversity, equity, and acceptance.

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“Myself and the NHC team are excited to see who comes out to race with us this year. We always look forward to the elaborate costumes and pageantry our runners bring to the event. This is an annual tradition for our community and we are grateful for the opportunity to continue presenting it and showcase the amazing community we live in," said Melissa Patterson, President of New Hope Celebrates.

The event is free for attendees. There will be a 50/50 raffle and limited edition HHDR t-shirts available for sale with all proceeds benefiting New Hope Celebrates.

An After Party begins at 4 p.m. at Havana New Hope, 105 S. Main St. New Hope. The party will be hosted by Miss New Celebrates 2024, Diva Divine. Featured performers include Miss New Hope Celebrates, Diva Divine Monroe, Mr. New Hope Celebrates, Sir Harold Angels, as well as other local drag queens with music provided by DJ Gavin Patrick McIlhinney.