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Barracks Row!

A CULINARY & ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION

Barracks Row, named for the oldest Corp in the Marines, is the historic main street located on 8th ST in Southeast, Washington DC.

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Photo credit: Capitol Hill BID

Barracks Row Main Street celebrating 25 years of service

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Donations from supporters like you make Barracks Row Street’s work possible. We rely on contributions from individual donors, sponsorships and grant funding to continue the vital, community-building work we do. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online or by mail.

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BARRACKS ROW MAIN STREET

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 2049
Washington, DC 20003

What's New on Barracks Row?

Better Together Gift Card Exchange, Small Business Owners Unite for the 3rd Year in a Row on Capitol Hill

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Winners of the Barracks Row Main Street’s Second Annual Holiday Lights & Decoration Competition

Best Interior Display
First Place: The Joint Chiropractic - 719 8th St SE - 100 Votes
Second Place: Belga Cafe - 514 8th St SE - 49 Votes
Three Place: Miracle Theatre - 535 8th St SE - 22 Votes

Best Exterior Display
First Place: Belga Cafe - 514 8th St SE - 50 Votes
Second Place: Miracle Theatre - 535 8th St SE- 23 Votes
Three Place: Taco City DC - 1102 8th St SE - 17 Votes

Most Holiday Spirit
First Place: The Joint Chiropractic - 719 8th St SE - 100 Votes
Second Place: Belga Cafe - 514 8th St SE - 49 Votes
Three Place: Miracle Theatre - 535 8th St SE - 23 Votes

Best Overall Display
First Place: The Joint Chiropractic - 719 8th St SE - 100 Votes
Second Place: Belga Cafe - 514 8th St SE - 49 Votes
Three Place: Miracle Theatre - 535 8th St SE - 23 Votes

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jan 14
Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
Washington
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Jan 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Wed, Jan 15
Cooking for One (or Two): Exquisite & Easy Winter Green Veggies Featuring Noted Chef and Cooking Instructor Susan Baroca
Washington
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Jan 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Wed, Jan 15
Hill Center Galleries 2025 Regional Juried Show Opening Reception
Washington
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Jan 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Free
Sat, Jan 18
Celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake 4723 with Janet Cam
Washington
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Jan 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Wed, Jan 22
A Trip to Belgium: Moules Frites (Mussels & Fries)
Washington
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Jan 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Thu, Jan 23
The Life of a Poet: an in-depth conversation featuring formerly undocumented Filipino poet Janine Joseph
Washington
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Jan 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Tue, Jan 28
Kitchen 101: Knife Skills w/ Chef Wendi James
Washington
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Jan 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Fri, Jan 31
North African Shakshuka with Marianne Tshihamba
Washington
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Jan 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Sat, May 03
May the 4th (Force) be with you - 8th Street SE Unofficial Star Wars Weekend
Washington
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May 03, 2025, 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Sun, May 04
May the 4th (Force) be with you - 8th Street SE Unofficial Star Wars Weekend
Washington
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May 04, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Washington, 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA

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Starting Wednesday September 25th 3:45 pm - 5:30pm

FOR Businesses and property owners

Grants

Training

8th Street SE Bus Priority

Project Overview

The 8th Street SE bus priority project aims to improve bus operations and safety between East Capitol Street and M Street SE. This project will identify and implement ways to improve bus service, access to bus stops, and safety along the corridor.

The project team is presenting the proposed concept at ANC meetings in September. The concept aims to address the issues identified in the needs assessment and advance the goals of improved bus service, safety, and access. The proposed concept plan is open for comment through October 10, 2023.

Following the meeting, the presentation, concept plans, and instructions for submitting comments will be posted on the project website here:

https://buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/8thstse

Barracks Row Main Street is in the process of hosting a meeting with 8th Street businesses, DDOT & Councilmember Charles Allen.

More information on this meeting coming soon!

Comments can be added directly to DDOT by tapping the Information button below.