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40 Holiday Lights in DC, Virginia and Maryland

I've updated the list below for 2025, adding 10 new ones (bye-bye Enchant DC) and organized by DC, Virginia, and Maryland. I've also added Stroller, Accessibility, Parking, and Metro information for each location. I'm so excited that 22 of the 40 are free!

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