Countdown to Holiday Lights
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U Street from 12th to 17th Street (See Full Map Below)
Event Date
December 1 – December 31, 2020
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 play this holiday season.
The businesses within U Street Main Street will be decked out with holiday lights from December 1 to December 31. 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 light displays between December 1st and 14th.
U Street Main Street Holiday Lights is part of a broader, citywide DC Holiday Lights effort encouraging residents and visitors to shop small and explore the District this holiday season. All month long, 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
Between December 1 and December 14, take a walk around U Street Main Street to see the holiday lights displays. Then, cast your vote for your favorite display.
Participate in the DC Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt
Starting December 1st, participate in the citywide DC Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win amazing prizes from local DC businesses. Make sure to check it out before December 14th in order to cast your vote for the best decorated commercial corridor!
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!
Bandit Taco
Soul- and stomach-satisfying tacos from Korean Beef to Crispy Shrimp.1946 New Hampshire Ave NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Barkada Wine Bar
Spotlighting small, under-represented winemakers that produce vintages that are complex in taste and approachable in price.1939 12th St NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Ben’s Chili Bowl
Landmark restaurant founded in 1958 known locally for its chili dogs, half-smokes, and milkshakes.1213 U Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Ben’s Next Door
Stylish, family-owned bar/eatery with American comfort food.1211 U Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Bin 1301 Wine Bar
Café and bar offering cocktails, coffee and cake, light dishes, and an interesting atmosphere.1301 U Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Black and White Look Optical
A family owned practice focused on serving the community with quality and affordable eye care1514 U Street NW
Categories: Services
Busboys and Poets
Cultural hub where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted. Full-service restaurant, bar, coffee shop, bookstore with events spaces.2021 14th Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Chi-Cha Café & Mercado
Modern Andean cuisine and cocktails1624 U Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink, Shopping
Framebridge
Framebridge makes online custom picture framing ridiculously easy, fast, and affordable.1919 14th Street NW
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Artisan ice cream company with fun, unique flavors.1925 14th Street NW Suite B
Categories: Food/Drink
Jojo Restaurant and Bar
Elegant venue offering an American menu and live jazz, blues, funk, soul and R&B.1518 U Street NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Madewell
Jeans, Clothing, Shoes & Bags for Women and Men1919 14th Street NW Suite C
Categories: Shopping
Orangetheory Fitness 14th St.
Heart-rate based HITT total-body group workout that combines science, coaching and technology to guarantee maximum results from the inside out.1925 14th Street NW
Categories: Fitness
Tico DC
Latin American-inspired restaurant with Nikkei dishes, sushi rolls, tacos, entrees & cocktails.1926 14th St NW
Toku Japanese and Asian Cuisine
Serving traditional sushi, Japanese food, also some Asian foods and beyond. 1301 U St NW
Categories: Food/Drink
Comprehensive, patient-centered dental care