Mardi Gras Parade at The Wharf

760 Maine Avenue Southwest,Washington DC 20024

26 February, 2022

Description

Let the good times roll during our free Mardi Gras Parade with live music and fireworks! This is a FREE, PUBLIC event. No registration or tickets are required to view the parade or enjoy the live music and activities. Just click Add to Calendar and come to The Wharf at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 26th. We’re bringing New Orleans to DC! Come celebrate 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. 3:00pm — 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: Praline Bakery, Cantina Bambina, Pearl Street Warehouse, Bella Moda, Capital Yacht Club, Officina, Kaliwa, The Pitch at The Wharf, GLO30, and more. 4:30pm-6:30pm — Dance Party on District Pier The celebration continues on District Pier with a dance party and live music by the Naptown Brass Band. The District Pier Bar will serve Hurricanes made from Thrasher's Rum. ~6:30pm — Fireworks Salute When the sun sets, look to the sky for our big Mardi Gras fireworks finale! Take Action Learn More on The Wharf Website RSVP on Facebook Details This event is free and open to the public; no registration is required to view the parade or enjoy the live music and activities. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.The parade begins at Market Pier (near District Doughnuts), proceeds down Wharf Street towards Recreation Pier, curves around 7th Street Park, and continues along Maine Avenue before ending in Blair Alley. The parking garage at The Wharf will likely fill up before this event begins. There are many ways to get to The Wharf that are better than driving and parking. Learn more about Getting to The Wharf, including rideshare and taxi, the Free Southwest Shuttle, Water Taxi, and Metro service updates. If you must drive, plan to park at one of the nearby parking garages.This event will take place rain or shine. The schedule may vary pending parade progress.