High Heel Race: Recapping the 35th annual event celebrating LGBTQ+ community

35th annual High Heel Race slays 17th St.

FOX 5 photojournalist Nick Petrillo caught up with the drag queens and other spectators at the event, celebrating 35 years of this event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - The 35th Annual High Heel Race was another roaring success in the Dupont neighborhood of D.C. Tuesday night.

The event celebrates LGBTQ+ culture in the District and the diversity the city has to offer.

High heel race kicks off in DC

The 17th Street High Heel race is an annual tradition in the district that draws thousands of spectators and is always held the Tuesday before Halloween. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart spoke to participants at the event!

Participants laced up their best stilettos and platforms and raced down the streets of D.C. all in the name of showing support to a beloved community.

Our own Tucker Barnes even tried his hand (or, feet?) at racing in high heels. Let's just say he didn't pull out the win.

Tucker tries racing in high heels

FOX 5's Tucker Barnes tries out his running skills -- in high heels! It's all in celebration of the 35th Annual High Heel Race taking place in D.C. on Tuesday.

The event always takes place the Tuesday before Halloween.