Mardi Gras at The Wharf 2026

It’s time to break out your beads! Experience the spirit of New Orleans right here in D.C. during Mardi Gras at The Wharf from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. 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, and a fireworks finale over the water to close out the celebration.