Kamala Harris to Make Campaign Closing Speech in DC

The 37th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race is set to take place in Dupont Circle on October 29, 2024, attracting thousands of spectators from the LGBTQ+ community. Major road closures will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with specific streets designated for Emergency No Parking and vehicle traffic restrictions. Concurrently, Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her closing campaign speech at the Ellipse, also on October 29, with an expected crowd of 20,000. This event will result in multiple road closures and parking restrictions from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the surrounding area. Both events are anticipated to increase pedestrian traffic significantly, prompting officials to advise motorists to seek alternate routes. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) will provide updates on traffic conditions through their social media channels.