🌸 Activites & Fireworks:

4pm-8pm — Listen to live music on multiple stages.
4pm-8pm — Activities throughout The Wharf include koi kite decorating, a haiku creation station, face painting, Blossom Bars, and more!
8pm — A Blossom Fireworks Finale

🌸 Performance Lineup:

Dance along to some of DC’s favorite bands all day long on our Piers. Please note, the lineup is subject to change.

Headline Stage on District Pier
🌸 Starlight Anthem
🌸 Yani the Band
🌸 3AM Tokyo

Transit Pier Stage
🌸 Pink PaLiSh 
🌸 Perfekt Blend

M Street Landing Stage
🌸 Pebble to Pearl
🌸 Jimi Smooth & HitTime

The Grove Stage
🌸 Nen Daiko
🌸 Umami House Band
🌸 DJ Les Talusan

Market Pier Stage
🌸 Too Much Talent Band
🌸 DJ TEE NICE

What date is the Bloomaroo event?
Bloomaroo is on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 4pm-8pm, with fireworks.

Do I need a ticket?
Bloomaroo at The Wharf is FREE to attend; no tickets are needed. Drinks are available for purchase at designated event bars and at all Wharf bars and restaurants. You must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

What activities are there at the event?
Bloomaroo has a full lineup of music, activities and experiences throughout the day:

🌸 Listen to live music on District Pier, Transit Pier, Market Pier, M Street Landing, and The Grove stages.
🌸 Visit the face painters on Recreation Pier.
🌸 Experience Japan in The Grove with Nen Daiko drummers and a haiku station.
🌸 Sip on cherry blossom-themed cocktails from the Blossom Bars and Wharf restaurants.
🌸 Kids can decorate a koi kite, create cherry blossom crafts and get a balloon animal. 
🌸 Watch a dazzling blossom fireworks finale over the Washington Channel.
🌸 Picture yourself in a MINI of Alexandria MINI Cooper at District Pier. 
🌸 Get your own blossoms from the Calluna Flower Truck near Easy Company.
🌸 Spin the wheel to win with DC Lottery near Hank’s Oyster Bar.

What activities will you have for kids and families?
The whole Bloomaroo event is free and family-friendly. The Kids Crafts zone on Recreation Pier features koi kite decorating, face painting, balloon artist, and more. Check out our event map to learn more! 

Is this event pet-friendly?
Pets are allowed in outdoor spaces throughout The Wharf and the festival area. However, we do expect very large crowds during the event, outdoor areas may be hot or cold, and there is a fireworks show, so please plan ahead for your pet's comfort and safety. The recommended pet relief area is Benjamin Banneker Park near 9th and Maine Ave SW.

Are there any cherry blossom drink specials?
Restaurants and bars at The Wharf are offering their own cherry blossom-inspired cocktails, desserts and more! Check out offerings here.

Will there be live music?
Bloomaroo features five stages including District Pier, Transit Pier, M Street Landing, The Grove, and Market Square. Check out our event map for the stage locations. 

Will there be fireworks?
Fireworks will be shot off from a barge in the Washington Channel at 8pm.

What is the best way to get to The Wharf?
Plan for lots of vehicular traffic and limited parking on the day of Bloomaroo. Instead of driving, ride the Metro to Waterfront Station and walk one block to The Wharf, or ride Metro to L’Enfant Plaza and connect to The Wharf on the free Southwest Shuttle. Or consider taking Bikeshare.

If you can’t avoid driving, The Wharf has three underground parking garages that are open around the clock. Check our garages' capacity before you arrive. Or plan to utilize one of the nearby off-site parking garages (view PDF map), including Ace Parking at L’Enfant Plaza (420 10th St SW), L'Enfant East Parking Garage (840 D St SW), or the 1100 4th St SW Garage.

What happens if it rains?
A few sprinkles can’t keep us down. Unless the weather poses a hazard, the event will happen rain or shine.

Where are the public bathrooms at The Wharf?
Public restrooms are located throughout The Wharf at the Fish Market, Transit Pier, 800 Water Street, in the Oculus, and at The Terrace. 

Can I bring chairs and coolers?
Chairs and coolers are not permitted at The Wharf at any time. Learn more about The Wharf’s Code of Conduct.

Can I drink alcohol outdoors?
In the District of Columbia, it is against the law to consume alcohol in public, including in the streets, parks, and piers at The Wharf. At The Wharf, you may only consume alcohol inside restaurants, within restaurants' licensed patio areas, or within the licensed event footprint on District Pier. No outside alcohol is permitted.