1 of 3 | A total 1,435 couples locked lips under festive sprigs to break the Guinness World Record for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe. Photo courtesy of the DowntownDC Business Improvement District
A total 1,435 couples locked lips under festive sprigs in Washington, D.C., to break the Guinness World Record for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe.
The DowntownDC Business Improvement District, which organized the attempt, said in a news release that the Saturday event at Anthem Row officially broke the record of 480 couples, which was set in St. Louis, Mo., in 2019.
“Breaking a Guinness World Record title is an incredible moment for DowntownDC, but what’s even more meaningful is seeing our community gather and celebrate in the heart of the district,” DowntownDC President and CEO Gerren Price said. “Events like this bring people together in such a memorable, joyful way and show the true vibrancy and energy in the city that we love.”
The record attempt marked the second year Downtown DC has installed the “National Mistletoe” at Anthem Row.
“Designed as a first-of-its-kind aerial art installation by multi-disciplinarian artist My Ly Design, the National Mistletoe transforms the downtown corridor into a haven of festive romance and joyful connections, making every moment captured under its canopy unforgettable,” the news release said.
