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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. 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 DC. D.C. Black History Film Festival Celebrate the rich history of Black culture through 12 powerful short films at the D.C. Black History Film Festival. The event on Friday at the Lincoln Theatre 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 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 Before Mardi Gras: St. Vincent Wine kicks off celebrations with a Lundi Gras bash on Monday, March 3, starting at 5 p.m. A $20 ticket includes a welcome Hurricane, raffle entry, Mardi Gras beads, and enjoying live music by jazz band Joe Brotherton Trio. NOLA-inspired dishes will also be on the menu. Fat Tuesday is March 4, marking the traditional end of Carnival and the celebration of Mardi Gras. If a trip to New Orleans isn’t in the cards this year, that doesn’t mean you have to skip the celebration altogether. Here are seven Mardi Gras parties and festivals to attend around the region. Samedi Gras 2025. March 1, 11 a.m. Where: 760 Maine Ave., SW Mardi Gras at The Wharf in 2023. Photograph by Patrick Revord. Southwest DC’s Wharf will bring back its annual Mardi Gras parade and day-long party, complete with stilt walkers, a brass band performance on the pier, and fireworks right after sundown. 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 Enjoy Mardi Gras at Dauphine’s on March 1 from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and so much excitement. It’s one big holiday in New Orleans and we hope to bring a taste of that to you here in D.C. Ticket includes open bar, delicious food, live entertainment, and plenty of King Cakes and beignets! 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 [] The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians is an organization dedicated to bringing the vibrant traditions of Mardi Gras from Louisiana to the nation’s capital. For over 75 years, they have hosted the annual Washington DC Mardi Gras, a grand celebration that showcases Louisiana’s rich culture and heritage. MARDI GRAS PARADES. Schedule & Routes; Mardi Gras Krewes; Marching Clubs; Mardi Gras Floats; WHEN IS MARDI GRAS? Mardi Gras 2025; Future Mardi Gras Dates; Family Gras; Lundi Gras; PLAN YOUR VISIT. Mardi Gras Dining; Mardi Gras Packages; Mardi Gras Attractions; Mardi Gras Tips; Mardi Gras FAQs; New Orleans Hotels; New Orleans Info; HISTORY Save this event: Mardi Pardi at Mardi Gras Headquarters - Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery Share this event: Mardi Pardi at Mardi Gras Headquarters - Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery 43 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week: Mardi Gras at the Wharf, DC Chinese Lunar New Year Parade, and DC Black History Film Festival Plus, "The Anxious Eye" exhibit opens at the National Gallery of Art. Mardi Gras at Dauphine’s 2025: Step into a slice of New Orleans at Dauphine’s, located at 1100 15th St NW, Washington, DC, where Mardi Gras comes to life on March 1 from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Revel in an evening of live entertainment, open bars, and a feast of King Cakes and beignets. Don your best Mardi Gras colors or Bayou Sauvage-inspired 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. WASHINGTON, DC - Record snowfall in South Louisiana disrupted travel plans for hundreds of state residents scheduled to fly to Washington DC early last week. But most arrived by Friday, Mardi Gras at Ragtime. Fat Tuesday at this American eatery includes live music by Rogue Johnsen Trio on March 4, 7-11 p.m., and a menu of muffuletta grilled cheese, seafood gumbo and king cake. Scratch-made hurricanes, frozen cyclones and Abita Mardi Gras Bock round out the specials. // 1345 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington Celebrating 75 years, this great organization has brought the pageantry, revelry, and mystery of Mardi Gras to our nation's capital. The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians is proud to welcome you to our annual Carnival Ball and celebration of the finest Louisiana has to offer.
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