Mardi Gras at The Wharf
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a free community-wide extravaganza featuring a lively parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music and a special fireworks finale.
Cozy up at The Wharf this winter. Warm up at our restaurants, skate at the ice rink, shop at our stores, and explore more along the waterfront.
View our Events Calendar and join our winter festivities.
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a free community-wide extravaganza featuring a lively parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music and a special fireworks finale.
Come explore this vibrant new waterfront’s countless things to do and see, hear and touch, taste and experience. And for those of you who want to linger a while longer, check out our hotels or tour our residences.
Centrally located, The Wharf is the District’s waterfront destination that is easy to get to—and to get around.
See more detailsIt's S'more fun at The Wharf! This season, Camp Wharf has transformed into the 'Caps Campfire' to help celebrate the Washington Capitals 50th Anniversary. Through February, visit Caps Campfire where you'll find a wood-burning fire and a vintage Airstream trailer with everything you need for the perfect s'more—marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and roasting sticks.
S'mores & moreThis February of 2025, park in Garage 3 for a $10 flat rate for up to 3 hours from Sunday-Wednesday or park in Garage 1 or 2 for a $10 flat rate for up to 2 hours from Monday-Wednesday.
Learn MoreExperience The Wharf Ice Rink—DC’s only over-water ice skating rink. Now through February, come to Transit Pier right outside The Anthem and lace up your skates—bring your own or rent some rink-side—to glide over the ice and enjoy amazing views of the water and monuments.
Ice Skating Info