High-Heel Halloween Drag Race To Step Off Today In New Hope

NEW HOPE, PA — If you love ghosts, ghouls, and goblins– you will love them even more in high heels and glitter!

The 18th Annual High Heel Drag Race steps off today, Sunday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. on West Mechanic Street.

A long-standing tradition and highlight of the fall season in New Hope, this year’s theme is, "All that Glitters Are Ghouls - Bewitching Beauties Who Sparkle, Shine and Know How to Have a Scary Good Time!"

Hosted by New Hope’s very own "Miss Pumpkin," race participants dress up in 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 all-inclusive event, representing New Hope’s diversity and acceptance of all.

"We are so excited for our 18th year of the High Heel Drag Race, and I cannot wait to see all the drag,heels, pumpkins, and glitter!”said Melissa Patterson, president of New Hope Celebrates. She added,“This event is one of my favorites of the year and we can’t wait to bring the community together for it!”

Immediately after, a High Heel Drag Race After Party will be held at Havana New Hope at 105 South Main Street. For more on New Hope’s High Heel Drag Race and to register go to www.newhopecelebrates.com/high-

heel-drag-race/