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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. 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. Mardi Gras at The Wharf officially kicks off at 3:00 p.m., giving you enough time to grab a drink at the District Pier bar before finding a spot along the bustling mile-long parade route on Wharf Street. The event reflects DC’s vibrancy and diversity. 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 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 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 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. We’re bringing New Orleans to 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 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 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 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. RSVP 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 Kick off your Mardi Gras festivities with a parade down The Wharf. The parade, which starts at 3:30 p.m., will be full of jugglers, floats, stilt walkers, and performances from local marching bands and other area musicians. Once the parade ends, the party continues with live music throughout the waterfront neighborhood and a fireworks show to 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 Mardi Gras with Restaurants at The Wharf. Many restaurants at The Wharf are celebrating Mardi Gras by offering food and drink specials all day on Saturday, February 10 with some restaurants extending their offerings. Before you watch the parade at 3:30pm, be sure to make reservations at a Wharf restaurant for New Orleans inspired The 507 Mardi Gras Party is open to all ages with free entry to the first 100 guests and anyone 12 years old or younger. After that, $10 per person. There’s a cash bar –or get the unlimited Mardi Gras drink package! Details and tickets here The mile-long Mardi Gras Parade at The Wharf is the largest in the District. Photo: Courtesy The Wharf The Mardi Gras celebration at The Wharf.(Courtesy of The Wharf) 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 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.
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