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Deets: Experience the spirit of New Orleans right here in D.C. during Mardi Gras at The Wharf on Sunday, February 15, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This free, neighborhood-wide celebration will feature: 

• A mile-long Mardi Gras parade down Wharf Street with decorated floats, stilt walkers, and the King and Queen of Mardi Gras

• Special appearances from the Eastern High School Marching Band, Slapshot of the Washington Capitals, Major Tuddy and the Commanders Band, Racing Presidents from the Washington Nationals, and more.

• Live music from the Naptown Brass Band and Too Much Talent Band

• Mardi Gras-themed kids’ crafts

• Hurricanes made with The Wharf’s very own Thrasher’s Rum

• A fireworks finale over the water to close out the celebration

Schedule

• 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 – Party with live music on District Pier, the Grove and Transit Pier

• ~6:30 PM – Fireworks Finale

Hint for the Average Socialite: The event is free to attend and open to the public, rain or shine.

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Courtesy of The Wharf.