DC's most fabulous Halloween season tradition returns for its 37th year on Tuesday. Queens, kings and everyone in between lace up their most spectacular heels and outfits for a fun run through DC's Dupont district.

The 17th Street High Heel Race starts at 9:00 p.m., but you can go earlier to enjoy the festive atmosphere or grab drinks and food at local restaurants.

A section of 17th Street NW will be closed Tuesday afternoon and check-in for runners will begin at 7:30 p.m. You can find more information here.

The race, which began in the 1980s, is also a commemoration of LGBTQ+ history in DC

It started with a group of drag queens running from JR's Bar to Annie's Paramount Steakhouse, where they would have drinks on the second floor. Then they ran back down the 16 steps, through the crowded restaurant and back to JR's. The winner would receive $100 off their cash (approximately $290 in 2024!).

In 2023, John Kim returned with a three-peat. They said they did it for Michelle Obama.

Road closures and parking restrictions at the High Heel Race 2024

If you live, work or commute in the area, be aware that there will be parking restrictions and road closures. This is what DC police said:

Emergency parking ban: Tuesday, October 29th, 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

Road closures: Tuesday, October 29, 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

Temporary closure: Tuesday, October 29th, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m

• P Street from 16th Street to 18th Street, NW