The Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is a time to celebrate the diversity of DC's LGBTQ+ community and join thousands of costumed spectators to cheer on costumed drag queens, drag kings, and community members as they race down 17th Street NW. Lively and filled with drag entertainment, a parade, and much more, you won't want to miss this DC tradition!
As a volunteer of the High Heel Race, your role will be a Human Barrier or Clean-up Crew. The Clean-up crew will be activated after the race, this includes cleaning up the set-up areas and ensuring all items are returned to the appropriate sources. Human Barriers will provide separation between Racers/Parade and the crowd in the 2022 17th Street High Heel Race!
Human Barrier and Clean-up Crew Volunteers will need to meet on October 25, 2022, at 6:45 PM at 1519 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 (JR's Bar) before activation for the event. Volunteers will be needed from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Volunteers will be a barrier for the parade and the official High Heel Race down 17th Street. The Clean-up crew will take care of clean-up after the race and parade. After the race, the volunteers are welcome to enjoy the after-party programming, which includes performances & entertainment!
** The Streets will be closed, and parking will not be provided.
Metro bus stops:
52 or 54 to 14th St & P St. NW. Followed by an 8-minute walk to 1519 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036.
or
S2 or S9 to 16th St & P St NW. Followed by a 4-minute Walk to 1519 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036.
For more information on the event visit: https://2022HighHeelRace.eventbrite.com
