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Mardi Gras Activity Stations on Recreation Pier will feature face painting, Mardi Gras mask making and crafts beginning at 3:00pm. Be sure to meet Lindsay “Bones” Cordeo, author and illustrator of The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux a children’s picture book about a colorful Mardi Gras pet parade! Are there any Mardi Gras food and drink specials? The parade will begin marching along Wharf Street at 3:30 p.m., next to the water, and end at Parker Row, near Hell’s Kitchen. With walkers, jugglers, floats and the Mardi Gras King and Queen, the parade will feature special performances from the Eastern High School Marching Band, Batalá Washington, The Experience Band & Show. 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 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 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! An epic Mardi Gras celebration requires at least three key elements: an elaborate parade, the best local entertainment, and ornate costumes. Plus, hurricanes and king cakes. Beads, obviously. Not to mention a sea of purple, green, and gold. The Wharf understands the assignment. And they deliver. Every. Single. Year. On March 1, grab your beads, The Wharf is celebrating Mardi Gras with a community-wide extravaganza featuring a spirited parade and floats down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music on District Pier and a special fireworks finale. The Wharf’s free Mardi Gras Parade & Party is scheduled, rain or shine, from 3–7 p.m. on February 10. The party 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. Celebrate Fat Tuesday on March 1, 2025, as The Wharf brings Mardi Gras to the DMV! An afternoon full of festivities awaits your family, including a parade, a dance party, live music, and fireworks. An afternoon full of festivities awaits your family, including a parade, a dance party, live music, and fireworks. Be sure to hang out after the Float Parade to dance in the streets to our SPECTRA Laser Light Experience! We’re looking forward to letting the good times roll, so grab the whole family and all of your friends and join us for a celebration you don’t want to miss. See you here! View the full parade route here: Kid + Pet Parade; Float Parade The parade will begin marching along Wharf Street at 3:30 p.m., next to the water, and end at Parker Row, near Hell’s Kitchen. With walkers, jugglers, floats and the Mardi Gras King and Queen 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! In partnership with Events DC, The Wharf is celebrating Mardi Gras with a community-wide extravaganza featuring a spirited parade and floats down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music on District Pier, and a special fireworks finale. The Village of Baytowne Wharf held its annual Mardi Gras Parade. NewsChannel 7′s Barry Lowin emceed the event. The streets were filled with live music, fun and colorful floats, golf carts, and more. Entries must provide own Mardi Gras throws (enough for entire duration of parade) Entries must provide loud Mardi Gras music during the parade (if applicable) Entries must have fun! Staging at the Baytowne Marina: No later than 1:00 PM Parade Start Time: 2:00 PM Contact Information Email: kensley@baytownewharf.com (please include Baytowne Wharf Mardi Gras Parade at the Wharf. floats from local businesses and the Racing Presidents join the Mardi Gras king and queen in a parade that begins at 3:30 p.m. Live music takes over nearby 3:00 PM – Mardi Gras activities begin and the District Pier bar opens. 3:30 PM – Mardi Gras parade begins on Wharf Street. 4:30 - 7:00 PM – Dance party and live music on District Pier and Transit Pier ~6:30 PM – Fireworks Finale * This event is rain or shine. Actual event times may vary, pending parade progress. 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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