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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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. The language and cultural center Alliance Française de Washington, DC is hosting its first-ever children’s Mardi Gras celebration, during which kids can learn about the holiday’s traditions, make their own music shakers or masks, listen to carnaval-themed stories, and enjoy a slice of king cake. Details: 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM; $7-$9. 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! 3:30pm — Parade Begins Enjoy a spirited parade featuring stilt walkers, the Mardi Gras king and queen, and fantastic floats from your favorite Wharf neighborhood partners including Kaliwa, Praline Bakery, Moon Rabbit, The Anthem, Capital Yacht Club, The Goddard School, The Channel, Port of Washington Yacht Club, Capital Yacht Club, Boardwalk Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. of the 2nd Congressional District, chair of the 76th Washington Mardi Gras, has selected King Rico Alvendia and Queen Kendall Williams for the 2025 Washington DC Mardi Gras Ball. Washington Mardi Gras 2025 Schedule. *PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2025: Once you have selected a costume, you will receive a ticket to go pick up a KREWE BAG. Krewe Bag pick up is in the Gunston West room, next door to the Costume Room. 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 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 Queen Virginia Grace Mills and King Fred Heebe process across the floor of the International Ballroom of the Washington Hilton during the Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras ball Jan. 28, 2023. In a matter of years, the luxury development on the Washington Channel has become the center of D.C.’s Mardi Gras celebrations, drawing large crowds of revelers who pack Wharf Street to watch “Come Pass A Good Time” at the Washington Mardi Gras. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2026 AT WASHINGTON MARDI GRAS! Join the Jefferson Chamber and more than 2,000 people from Louisiana in Washington D.C. for this festive weekend that celebrates Louisiana’s culture. Meet and greet top business leaders and the Louisiana Senatorial and DC Mardi Gras 2025 will take place from February 14th to February 25th, 2025. Where is DC Mardi Gras held? DC Mardi Gras is held in downtown Washington, D.C., mainly along D Street NW. What are the highlights of DC Mardi Gras? The highlights of DC Mardi Gras include the Grand Parade, the Beads and Bubbles Ball, and the Petworth Mardi Gras Parade. 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 Live music, hurricane cocktails and parades are on the way to the D.C. region as the public prepares to let the good times roll in celebration of Mardi Gras. Here are a few of the upcoming events
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