Mardi Gras at The Wharf
Saturday, February 10 2023, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Wharf is bringing New Orleans to DC! Join this free community-wide Mardi Gras extravaganza featuring a lively parade down Wharf Street, and a dance party with live music on District Pier. When the sun sets, look to the sky for the big Mardi Gras fireworks finale!

Supporting a Worthy Cause: This Mardi Gras celebration is not just about revelry; it's about community and giving back. Through a variety of activities on-site and online giving campaigns throughout the day, the Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF) will be raising the funds and the "friends" we need to support families in need of help with their energy bill—no matter the fuel source.

How You Can Get Involved:

Attend the Parade: Bring your family and friends to The DC Wharf to witness the parade firsthand. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, catch some beads, and dance to the rhythm of the music. There will be special opportunities for you to donate to WAFF via a live display from the stage on District Pier.
Donate to WAFF Online: Make a direct contribution to the Washington Area Fuel Fund. Your donation will go a long way in ensuring that families have the fuel source they need to make their lives go! Look for our online Mardi Gras campaigns released from our social media platforms on February, 10 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. There willl be special prizes and donor recognition opportuniities on our social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.
Visit Camp WAFF: Each year, Camp Wharf at the Firepit is transformed into Camp WAFF! Through this initiative, proceeds from the purchase of hot chocolate, s'mores and other delectables at the firepit are donated to WAFF.

This year's Mardi Gras Parade at The DC Wharf promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with joy, laughter, and a sense of community. Join in the festivities, celebrate the rich tradition of Mardi Gras, and make a positive impact by supporting the Washington Area Fuel Fund. DC's biggest Mardi Gras celebration awaits!

More About the Washington Area Fuel Fund: Through a charitable partnership with The Salvation Army, WAFF helps individuals and families in need pay their energy bills. Since 1983, WAFF has distributed nearly $33 million to help more than 300,000 households across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia pay their energy bills during times of hardship—no matter the fuel source, e.g., natural gas, propane gas, electricity, oil, coal, wood, kerosene, etc. WAFF supports energy solutions that make life go! Cooking, bathing, heating a home, and washing clothes are all necessities that require fuel. A small donation can help a family propel their lives forward. And 100% of WAFF donations go directly to individuals and families in need. To learn more, visit https://www.waffhelp.org.

Photo credit: Courtesy of The Wharf, Washington, DC

Mardi Gras at The Wharf

By Washington Area Fuel Fund

Mardi Gras at The Wharf

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