"The DowntownDC Business Improvement District is hosting an official attempt to break the Guinness World Record for couples kissing under mistletoe. The event, National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe, will take place on Saturday, December 13, at Anthem Row (800 K St., NW), from 3 to 6 PM. While the event is free to attend and open to the public, couples of consenting age who want to help break the record must register to secure their spot."
"The "National Mistletoe," by artist My Ly, is a 10-foot-wide sculpture suspended 30 feet in the air and decorated with greenery, ribbons, and a quintessential jingle bell. Gerren Price, CEO of the DowntownDC BID, says the ball of mistletoe is "meant to inspire joy and romance" as part of the BID's holiday event series. It appears to have worked some magic: last year, one couple got engaged beneath it."
"To set the mood, the National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe will include live entertainment from the Ellington Carthan Quartet featuring Valentina Maria, live art, photo booths, and other activities. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from City Tap House and Root & Vine. The big smooch is scheduled for 5 PM. With a Guinness World Record official on-site to certify the attempt, participants should be able to find out relatively quickly if they achieved the goal."
The DowntownDC Business Improvement District will host National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe on Saturday, December 13, at Anthem Row from 3 to 6 PM, with couples required to register to participate. The centerpiece is the 'National Mistletoe,' a 10-foot-wide sculpture by My Ly suspended 30 feet high and decorated with greenery, ribbons, and a jingle bell, on view November 21–January 31, 2026. The event will feature live music, live art, photo booths, food and drinks for purchase, and a Guinness World Records official to certify the 5 PM kiss attempt. The current record is 480 kissing partners.
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