Countdown to Holiday Lights
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U Street from 12th to 17th Street (See Full Map Below)
November 19 - January 6
About Holiday Lights
Whether you’re a local resident or just visiting for a few days—stop by U Street Main Street Holiday Lights to explore, shop, and dine this holiday season.
The businesses within U Street Main Street will be decked out with holiday lights from November 19 to January 6. Wander the corridor with neighbors and visitors to enjoy amazing holiday events, activities, and promotions throughout the month. Then cast your vote for your favorite holiday display and your favorite corridor between November 19 and December 10.
U Street Main Street is part of a broader, citywide DC Holiday Lights effort encouraging residents and visitors to shop small and explore the District this holiday season. Starting November 26, you can participate in our citywide Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win great prizes from local DC businesses! Check back for more details.

How To Participate
Visit the Corridor & Vote for the Best Business Display
Starting November 19, take a walk around U Street Main Street to see the holiday lights displays. Then, cast your vote for your favorite display and vote for U Street as “Best of DC.” Voting ends December 10.
Participate in the DC Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt
Starting November 26, participate in the citywide DC Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win amazing prizes from local DC businesses.
Where To See Lights
Check out the list of participating businesses below. Don’t forget to cast your vote for your favorite display after taking a walk around the corridor!
Barkada Wine Bar

1939 12th St NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Ben’s Chili Bowl

1213 U Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Ben’s Next Door

1211 U Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Black and White Look Optical

1514 U Street NW
Categories: Services
Brooklyn on U

1212 U St NW
Busboys and Poets

2021 14th Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Ezra Paul Clothing

1628 U St NW
Framebridge

1919 14th Street NW
Madewell

1919 14th Street NW Suite C
Categories: Shopping
Orangetheory Fitness 14th St.

1925 14th Street NW
Categories: Fitness
Signature Image Salon

1517 U St NW
U Street Wine and Beer

1351 U St NW
Vivid Lounge

1334 U St NW #4445
Sponsors
U Street Main Street Holiday Lights is organized by District Bridges’ U Street Main Street.



U Street Main Street Holiday Lights is part of a broader, citywide DC Holiday Lights effort. Visit DCHolidayLights.org to find a list of participating neighborhoods across DC!