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High Heel Drag Race – USA

Every October in Washington, D.C., drag queens dressed in extravagant costumes and towering stilettos sprint down 17th Street in a fabulous high-heeled dash. The event draws thousands of spectators and has grown from underground fun to a city-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and identity.

Participants strut, dance, and often stumble—though style matters more than speed. The fashion, glitter, and sass are off the charts. It’s part drag show, part athletic event, and 100% joyful chaos. Imagine the Olympics but with wigs, heels, and zero seriousness. Totally WTF—in the best way.

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