The 10th annual HU Bar Crawl is a Howard Homecoming staple! This national event attracts over 2,500 Howard Alumni, DMV Natives, and Friends annually from all over the globe! This event will take place on the historic U Street in Northwest DC. The event includes drink specials, open bar (specific locations/times), and souvenir giveaways. Locations TBA 48 hours before event. All are encouraged to wear Howard, Spelman, Morehouse, or HBCU paraphernalia (or PWI). This is not an official event of Howard University and is in no way affiliated with Howard University. This event is founded, produced, and managed by Howard Alum.

General Admission includes access to all bars. Includes access to discounted drinks and food specials (select locations).

VIP Admission includes priority entry to all bars, access to discounted drinks and food specials (select locations) and complimentary entry to after party before 1030p.

ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS. 

NO WRISTBAND NO ENTRY.

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BLK Guest Offer
BLK has the first round. 

Guests 21+ who download the BLK app and show their BLK profile onsite can receive a complimentary drink while supplies last. Download BLK app

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In partnership with BLK and Martell, the 10th annual HU Bar Crawl is a Howard Homecoming staple! This national event attracts over 2,500 Howard Alumni, DMV Natives, and Friends annually from all over the globe! This event will take place on the historic U Street in Northwest DC. The event includes drink specials, open bar (specific locations/times), and souvenir giveaways. Locations TBA 48 hours before event. All are encouraged to wear Howard, Spelman, Morehouse, or HBCU paraphernalia (or PWI). This is not an official event of Howard University and is in no way affiliated with Howard University. This event is founded, produced, and managed by Howard Alum.

General Admission includes access to all bars. Includes access to discounted drinks and food specials (select locations).

VIP Admission includes priority entry to all bars, access to discounted drinks and food specials (select locations) and complimentary entry to after party before 1030p.

HU-STREET BAR CRAWL 2026

OFFICIAL WRISTBAND PICK-UP, BAR ROUTE & AFTER PARTY

Get ready for the 10th Annual HU Bar Crawl! Below are the official wristband pick-up locations, participating bars, and after-party details for Friday, October 16.

WRISTBAND PICK-UP

EARLY PICK-UP
Thursday, October 15
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: The Park at 14th
Address: 920 14th St NW, Washington, DC

DAY-OF PICK-UP
Friday, October 16
Time: 1 PM – 6 PM
Location: Ben's Next Door
Address: 1211 U St NW, Washington, DC
Check in at the Movemakers table.

OFFICIAL BAR CRAWL ROUTE

Friday, October 16 | 2 PM – 10 PM

Bar 1942 (Main Host): 2 PM – 10 PM

PURE Lounge: 5 PM – 8 PM

MK on U: 5 PM – 8 PM

MK Lounge: 7 PM – 10 PM

Amsterdam Lounge: 7 PM – 10 PM

OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY

The celebration doesn't stop when the bar crawl ends! Join Howard and SpelHouse alumni for the official after party.

Location: Shanklin Hall
Address: 2325 18th St NW, Washington, DC
Time: 10 PM – 2 AM

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

All attendees must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID.
Wristbands must be picked up during the designated pick-up hours.
Keep your wristband on throughout the event.
General Admission attendees must follow their assigned bar route. VIP attendees may visit any participating route.
The event takes place rain or shine.
Rideshare transportation is strongly encouraged.
Please drink responsibly.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Presented by @howardalumni and @themovemakers.

For more information, visit www.HUBarCrawl.com.

We look forward to celebrating Howard Homecoming with you!

HU YOU KNOW!