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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Grab your heels and get ready to strut your stuff at the 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race!
This iconic DC tradition will take place on Tuesday, October 28th at 5:00 PM at 17th Street NW and R Street NW.
The night will include live performances from your local favorites, a costume contest, and, of course, the high heel race kicking off at 9:00 PM. Whether you’re going for first place, taking a casual stroll, or just came to admire the costumes, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Pre-race performances begin at 5:00 PM, Racer registration opens at 7:30 PM, and the race begins promptly at 9:00 PM.”
Street closures from MPD:
“On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser will present the 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
17th Street from New Hampshire Avenue to O Street, NW
R Street from 16th Street to New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Corcoran Street from 16th Street to New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Q Street from 16th Street to 18th Street, NW
Church Street from 16th Street and 18th Street, NW
P Street from 16th Street to 18th Street, NW
The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
17th Street from New Hampshire Avenue to O Street, NW
Riggs Place from 16th Street to 17th Street, NW
R Street from 16th Street to New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Corcoran Street from 16th Street to New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Q Street from 16th Street to 18th Street, NW
Church Street from 16th Street and 18th Street, NW
The following street may be intermittently closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for public safety:
P Street from 16th Street to 18th Street, NW”
