Dupont High Heels Race Turns Political

Thousands of spectators packed 17^th Street last night for the 23rd annual High Heels Race. Anticipation ran high as shrieks pierced the alcohol laden air as dozens of drag queens pranced down the stretch between Church and R streets near Dupont Circle.

The political environment just one week before the election inspired a handful of Sarah Palin and Cindy McCain look-alikes. Men dressed as Joe the Plumbers and Todd Palin also made appearances.  Cher and Princess Diana were in attendance with some others simply putting on glamorous dresses and high heels.

At least one Palin impersonator proclaimed his love for lipstick while wearing a pig snout and ears – a throwback to the controversy earlier in the political season when the real Governor Palin joked that lipstick was the only difference between her and a pit bull.

Actual politicians like D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty made appearances along with Jack Evans who is seeking reelection to represent Ward 2, which includes Foggy Bottom.

The actual race lasted a mere 1 minute 50 seconds, with those near the starting line sprinting from the gate towards the finish line. Others took their time, posed for pictures, and strut towards the end.

Voux Jyna won wearing a flesh colored body stocking and a purple boa. She reportedly won a trophy and a $50 bar tab to JR’s Bar and Grill.

 - Jesse Regis