US EditionMadrid Pride: Runners Hit the Pavement in City’s Famous High-Heel Race
- Dozens of contestants raced through Madrid's Chueca quarter in the annual high-heel race on July 3, 2025, part of the city's Pride celebrations.
- The race began as a grassroots event in the late 1990s and has become a key symbol of Madrid Pride's inclusive spirit and LGBTQ+ visibility.
- Most participants—predominantly men wearing heels taller than 10 cm—raced through cheering crowds waving rainbow flags, with many sporting extravagant costumes and vibrant drag attire.
- Raul Prieto from Bilbao said he was pleased to have won and called the race 'so much fun,' while a participant stated, "It's not just about running in heels."
- The event highlights freedom of expression and challenges stereotypes, reinforcing Madrid Pride’s role as Europe’s largest Pride celebration with around two million annual visitors.
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By Gordon Cole-Schmidt, CNN Spectators gathered on the cobblestone streets of Madrid's Chueca neighborhood this week to watch one of Spain's most unusual races: the "Heel Race." Held annually as part of the city's Pride celebrations, the race sees competitors, mostly men in towering heels, race down Calle de Pelayo, just as runners have done every year for decades. Screams, cheers, and gasps could be heard from the crowd on Thursday as runners t…
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Defining Gloria Trevi in words falls short. The iconic Mexican singer, composer of some of the most iconic and beloved Latin pop songs, conquered Madrid's Movistar Arena last Thursday, July 3, with a sold-out concert that became one of the key events of LGBTQ+ Pride Week, a group with which she maintains a close and powerful connection. Trevi didn't just offer a show: she threw a massive party. In her only performance in Spain this year, the art…
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