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
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
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
Brooklyn on U
An experience enriched through positive energy, music, culture and food1212 U St NW
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
Ezra Paul Clothing
Locally-owned menswear brand making high quality, modern garments.1628 U St NW
Framebridge
Framebridge makes online custom picture framing ridiculously easy, fast, and affordable.1919 14th Street NW
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
Signature Image Salon
Helping you meet your unique image goals for your hair, skin, body and overall look.1517 U St NW
U Street Wine and Beer
Great selection of wine & beer1351 U St NW
Vivid Lounge
Stylish, white-walled locale with lounge seating, offering cocktails, bar fare, hookah & DJ music.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!