January 31 - February 9: The Washington, DC Auto Show is the largest public show in the nation's capital. Over its many years, this beloved and historic DC tradition has attracted Washingtonians of all stripes – and political affiliations. The show will again be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Visitors enjoy the annual trek for the entertainment, as much as for the experience of viewing the hundreds of cars on exhibit.
February 2: DC Chinese Lunar New Year Parade celebrating The Year of the Snake will take place Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm. The parade starts on 6th and I (Eye) St NW and ends on 6th and H St NW.
February 15: Cupid's Undie Run at The Wharf DC's Union Stage from 12pm-4pm (Run starts at 2pm). Every February, thousands of undie runners in cities across the US come together to support those affected by NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then participants jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party!
March 2: Mardi Gras at The Wharf DC on Saturday, March 2 from 3-7pm. Watch your favorite DC mascots including The Racing Presidents of the Washington Nationals, G-Wiz of the Washington Wizards, and more parade down Wharf Street at our Mardi Gras Parade & Party. Event ends with fireworks!
March 20 - April 23: NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
March 14: Pink Tie Party to be held at Union Station Washington DC.
March 15: Ireland at The Wharf from 12-6pm at District Pier. The Wharf and Kirwan's Irish Pub are bringing the luck of the Irish to the waterfront with a free Ireland at The Wharf festival! Enjoy all the fun of a true Irish festival with Guinness beer, whiskey and bands.
March 22: Opening Ceremony to be held at the Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004 from 5-6:30pm.
March 29: Blossom Kite Festival at the Washington Monument Grounds from 10am-4pm.
March 29: Bloomaroo at The Wharf. Event ends with fireworks!
April 5: Petalpalooza at Capital Riverfront from 1-9pm. The evening end with the dazzling choreographed Official National Cherry Blossom Festival Fireworks show set to music starting at 8:30pm.
April 12: National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets) from 10am-12pm.
May 3: Running of the Chihuahuas at The Wharf's District Pier. Event runs from 2-5pm and is presented by Pacifico and emceed by Tommy McFly.
December 6: Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf DC. Event ends in fireworks!