12/13: National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe: DowntownDC BID’s Record-Breaking Holiday Event
WHAT: The DowntownDC BID is inviting you to make “KISS-TORY” on Saturday, December 13 as hundreds of couples will come together beneath the holiday-themed National Mistletoe installation at Anthem Row for a synchronized kiss in an official attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most couples kissing under mistletoe. The event is free to attend, open to the public.
On-site capacity is limited so participants are encouraged to arrive early for check-in.
WHEN:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (record-setting moment scheduled for approximately 5:00 PM)
3:00 p.m. | Grab some bites, sip drinks, take photos & enjoy live entertainment
4:00 p.m. | Gather under the National Mistletoe & get ready to break the world record
5:00 p.m. | National Kiss GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt
WHERE:
Anthem Row: 800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
ADDITIONAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Hosted by Sherrell Duncan, WPGC 95.5 and Rod Hendrix, 94.7 The Drive
Live music by Ellington Carthan Quartet featuring Valentina Maria
Food and drinks available from City Tap House and Root & Vine (available for purchase)
Photo-booths, live art installations, and festive holiday ambiance to capture the holiday spirit.
Media interested in attending for on-site Saturday coverage should contact Samantha Pell at sam@lindarothpr.com for media credentials and more information. Access into the “Kiss Zone” will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on the National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe and any other DowntownDC BID events please go to downtowndc.org.
About the DowntownDC BID:
Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world. Here, locals and visitors find all the most thrilling experiences of DC in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history — adding up to a bright future. Founded in 1997, the DowntownDC BID’s area includes 530 properties and is defined by Massachusetts Avenue on the north, including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center at Mount Vernon Square, to Constitution Avenue on the south, and from Louisiana Avenue on the east to 16th Street on the west.