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This resolution celebrates the annual 17th Street High Heel Race, a beloved LGBTQ+ tradition in Washington, D.C. that originated in 1986 when 25 drag performers first ran in high heels from JR's Bar to Annie's Paramount Steakhouse. The resolution highlights the event's significance as a vibrant showcase of diversity within the LGBTQ+ community, noting that the District of Columbia Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs has organized the race since 2018. By formally recognizing the race, the Council of the District of Columbia affirms its support for gender and sexual diversity, particularly in a context of nationwide challenges to transgender and drag communities. The resolution specifically commemorates the October 28, 2025 event, where drag artists will continue the tradition by sprinting or sauntering down 17th Street in elaborate costumes, and officially wishes the participants "a fabulous evening." The resolution takes effect immediately and can be cited as the "17th Street High Heel Race Recognition Resolution of 2025."

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0103