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PHOTOS: High Heel Race

Rayceen Pendarvis honored at 35th annual run

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4 years ago

October 26, 2022

John Kim is the first to cross the finish line at the 2022 High Heel Race. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 35th annual High Heel Race was held on 17th Street’s Frank Kameny Way on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Best of LGBTQ DC Most Committed Activist Rayceen Pendarvis was honored at the stage with a proclamation from the D.C. City Council. Mayor Muriel Bowser marched in the parade before the race.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the High Heel Race for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/GLQCYJ2vMc
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) October 26, 2022

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A scene from the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's production of 'Soul Divas' at Lincoln Theatre. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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Tara Dikhof entertains at Project GLOW. (Photo by Andy Nason)

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