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Deets: The Wharf is bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the District with Mardi Gras at The Wharf! The free party features a mile-long parade down Wharf Street complete with stilt walkers, floats, the King and Queen of Mardi Gras and more. Following the parade, guests can enjoy live music by the Too Much Talent Band and Naptown Brass Band. Kids can join in on the festivities with Mardi Gras-themed craft stations and there will be Thrasher’s Rum Hurricanes on District Pier for adults. The fun concludes with a dazzling fireworks display over the water!
FULL SCHEDULE*
3:00 PM – Activity stations open
3:30 PM – Parade begins on Wharf Street
4:30 - 7:00 PM – Live music on District and Transit Piers
~6:30 PM – Fireworks Finale
* This event is rain or shine. Actual event times may vary, pending parade progress.
Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public. Activities take place throughout The Wharf neighborhood along Wharf Street, District Pier (101 District Square SW) and Transit Pier (970 Wharf Street SW).
What’s Trending: For more information, please visit www.wharfdc.com/mardigras and follow @TheWharfDC on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
Courtesy of The Wharf.