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PHOTOS: High Heel Race

‘Facts of Life’ cast, the Queen of Hearts, Lady Gaga, et. al. among this year’s costume inspirations

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16 years ago

October 27, 2010

Shi-Queeta-Lee attends the 2010 High Heel Race. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

A large crowd of people lined Frank Kameny Way to watch the 24th annual High Heel Race on Tuesday. Participants donned elaborate costumes and stopped along the route before the race to pose for pictures for the hundreds of spectators. Brian Segal won the race wearing a black polka dot dress.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) speaks at the 2026 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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