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Where: Activities will take place throughout The Wharf neighborhood along Wharf Street, District Pier (101 District Square SW) and Transit Pier (970 Wharf Street SW).
Deets: Experience the spirit of New Orleans—feathers, beads and all—during Mardi Gras at The Wharf! The free, community-wide festival features a mile-long parade down Wharf Street, showcasing decorated floats, stilt walkers, the King and Queen of Mardi Gras and other special appearances like The Racing Presidents of the Washington Nationals, G-Wiz of the Washington Wizards and more.
After the parade, groove to the rhythm of Mardi Gras with live music by The Naptown Brass Band, The Experience Band & Show, Too Much Talent Band and Crush Funk Brass Band. Kids can join in on the festivities with Mardi Gras-themed craft stations while the adults sip on Thrasher’s Rum Hurricanes.
The celebration will conclude with a fireworks finale over the water.
FULL 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 – 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.
Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public.
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