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PHOTOS: 2018 High Heel Race

‘Baby Trump,’ ‘Michael Jackson’ and ‘Stormy Trooper’ among audience favorites

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8 years ago

October 30, 2018

‘Madam Schewitz,’ center, was declared the winner of the 2018 High Heel Race. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 32nd annual High Heel Race was held on Frank Kameny Way on Tuesday, Oct. 30. ‘Baby Trump,’ ‘Michael Jackson’ and ‘Stormy Trooper’ were among the audience’s favorite drag racers this year. Cheer DC and the D.C. Different Drummers provided entertainment. A parade of drag queens was followed by the drag race. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, drag performer Ba’Naka and Casa Ruby Executive Director Ruby Corado served as the grand marshals of the parade. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

: The 32nd annual High Heel Race was held on Frank Kameny Way on Tuesday, Oct. 30. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

: High Heel Race (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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