Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras at The Wharf on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 3pm-7pm. Watch the parade on Wharf Street, dance to live music, grab a hurricane from the Market Square Party Zone, and party on! Kids can join in on the festivities with Mardi Gras-themed craft stations while the adults sip on Thrasher’s Rum Hurricanes. The celebration will conclude with a fireworks finale over the water. FULL SCHEDULE* 3:00 PM – Mardi Gras activities begin and the District Pier bar opens. 3:30 PM – Mardi Gras parade begins on Wharf Street Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras at The Wharf on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 3pm-7pm. Watch the parade on Wharf Street, dance to live music, grab a hurricane from the District Pier Bar, and party on! Mardi Gras at The Wharf is a free event, 3–7 p.m. on March 1, rain or shine. The celebration takes place on District Pier at The Wharf located at 101 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024. For more information, contact the venue or visit the event’s website. Mardi Gras activity stations on Recreation pier will also open for kids. 3:30pm: Parade Begins Enjoy a spirited parade featuring stilt walkers, jugglers, the Mardi Gras king and queen, and fantastic floats from your favorite Wharf neighborhood partners including Capital Yacht Club, Maker's Union, Wharf Marina and more to be announced soon. 🎭 3:30 PM – The Mardi Gras Parade rolls through Wharf Street, featuring stilt walkers, colorful floats, and the Mardi Gras King & Queen! Be sure to grab a good viewing spot! 🎶 4:30-6:30 PM – Live music takes over District Pier with the Naptown Brass Band bringing those classic New Orleans sounds! Mardi Gras at The Wharf returns on Saturday, March 1 with more floats, beads, fireworks and more. Watch the parade down Wharf Street, dance to live music by the Naptown Brass Band, grab a hurricane from the bar and party on! 3:00pm - Mardi Gras Activities Begin 3:30pm - Mardi Gras Parade Begins featuring stilt walkers and the Mardi Gras king Music event in Washington D.C. by The Wharf on Saturday, March 1 2025 35 Sutton Sq SW, Washington, DC 20024-3410, United States Mardi Gras at The Wharf WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s time to let the good times roll and this weekend the Mardi Gras celebrations will come alive in D.C. On Saturday, March 1, hundreds will flood The Wharf to join Washington Mardi Gras is celebrating 75 years this year. Meet the 2025 king, queen, chairman Attorney Rico Alvendia will reign over Carnival season celebrations in the nation's capital in January Mardi Gras at The Wharf is Washington DC's biggest Mardi Gras parade. The event on March 1, 2025 will feature floats, beads, fireworks, and live music. Mardi Gras at The Wharf: Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Mardi Gras Wharf DC on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 3 pm to 7 pm. This exciting event features a dazzling DC Mardi Gras parade along Wharf Street, energetic live music, and delicious hurricanes available at the District Pier Bar. It’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in the Events at The Wharf. From all-day festivals on the piers to live music performances along Wharf Street, The Wharf always offers a fantastic lineup of things to do in Washington, DC. Join us for live music, waterfront workouts, art shows, boat parades, fireworks, and more! Download The Wharf 2025 Events Calendar Events at The Wharf. From all-day festivals on the piers to live music performances along Wharf Street, The Wharf always offers a fantastic lineup of things to do in Washington, DC. Join us for live music, waterfront workouts, art shows, boat parades, fireworks, and more! Download The Wharf 2025 Events Calendar Mardi Gras is this weekend and there’s so many ways for you to celebrate without leaving the District! There are events planned along H Street NE and at The Wharf. Down on H Street NE, there are so many restaurants with specials running from Feb. 28- March 2. So come for dinner. But before and [] Mardi Gras celebrations, head to the Wharf for a taste of New Orleans. The parade is kicking off at Blair Alley at 3:30pm near Shake Shack. The event is completely free to attend and will conclude Mardi Gras at The Wharf 2025 When: March 01 Join The Wharf for DC's biggest Mardi Gras parade and party when it returns. Mark your calendar for more floats, beads WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — “Let the good times roll!” Because Mardi Gras is coming back to The Wharf. On Saturday, March 1, head to The Wharf at 3 p.m. to celebrate the day away with floats, beads, fireworks, live music and much more. There will also be a parade. The family-friendly event is free [] Mardi Gras at The Wharf returns on Saturday, March 1 with more floats, beads, fireworks and more. Watch the parade down Wharf Street, dance to live music by the Naptown Brass Band, grab a hurricane from the bar and party on! 3:00pm - Mardi Gras Activities Begin 3:30pm - Mardi Gras Parade Begins featuring stilt walkers and the Mardi Gras king Events at The Wharf. From all-day festivals on the piers to live music performances along Wharf Street, The Wharf always offers a fantastic lineup of things to do in Washington, DC. Join us for live music, waterfront workouts, art shows, boat parades, fireworks, and more! Download The Wharf 2025 Events Calendar
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