1,435 Couples. 5 Seconds. One Giant Smooch: D.C. Makes History
💋 WASHINGTON, D.C. JUST TURNED ROMANCE INTO A WORLD RECORD 💋
Washington, D.C. is known for power moves, hard negotiations, and cold handshakes.
This weekend, it made history with 1,435 kisses.
Under a massive mistletoe installation in the heart of downtown, couples locked lips simultaneously and shattered a Guinness World Record — proving that once in a while, even the most serious city on earth just wants to celebrate love.
⚔️ The Moment That Made History
1️⃣ A record blown out of the water
A total of 1,435 couples kissed at the exact same time, obliterating the previous world record of 480 couples set in St. Louis in 2019. Not close. Not competitive. Absolute domination.
2️⃣ Five seconds that counted forever
At the official countdown, couples leaned in and kissed for five full seconds — long enough to lock in the record and short enough to keep it sweet.
3️⃣ The perfect stage: Anthem Row
The event took place at Anthem Row on 8th Street NW, transformed into a festive plaza packed with cheering spectators, flashing cameras, and holiday energy.
🎄 The Star of the Show: The “National Mistletoe”
4️⃣ A 10-foot symbol of holiday romance
Suspended above the crowd was the “National Mistletoe”, a towering art installation by My Ly Design, decked out with lush greenery, ribbons, and bells — impossible to miss and impossible not to smile at.
5️⃣ Designed for joy, built for community
This wasn’t just about breaking a record. It was about creating a shared moment — strangers cheering for strangers, couples celebrating together, and the city feeling lighter for a change.
🧨 Who Made It Happen
6️⃣ DowntownDC BID pulled off the impossible
Organized by the DowntownDC business Improvement District, the event drew massive crowds and flawless coordination — turning a simple holiday idea into an international headline.
7️⃣ Holiday spirit, multiplied
Instead of lights or parades, D.C. chose something better: participation. Everyone wasn’t watching history — they were part of it.
⚡ Final Blow
For one night, Washington, D.C. wasn’t about power, policy, or pressure.
It was about love, laughter, and a perfectly timed kiss.
And with 1,435 couples proving it at once, the capital didn’t just break a record — it reminded the world that even the hardest cities still have a soft, festive heart. 💋🎄