Mardi Gras 2025: Let the Good Times Roll in the DC Area
Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 with lively parades, festive parties, and mouthwatering Creole-inspired cuisine here in the DC area. This year, venues are pulling out all the stops with the traditional favorites—think gumbo, jambalaya, and, of course, beignets.
Don’t miss out on the iconic king cakes, a hallmark of the season, and we’ll keep an eye out for pop-up parties and special menus inspired by the spirit of New Orleans. For event updates, king cake locations, and more, check here.
Aslin Beer Company: Fluff your finest feather boas and shake those beads, Mardi Gras hits all Aslin locations on Saturday, March 1st. Catch the return of King Baby, their King Cake-inspired bourbon barrel aged stout conditioned on cinnamon and vanilla. All Hail King Baby. This event is FREE! Click HERE to reserve your spot.
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken: In celebration of Mardi Gras, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken is bringing back the King Cake Doughnut. The festive doughnut topped with purple, green, and gold sprinkles is available for $5 for pre-order on Tuesday, March 4th and in-store with limited quantities available. To place an order, click here.
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar, & Eatery: Celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 4th, with authentic parade food, drink specials, and live music. Enjoy crawfish Monica, Gulf shrimp jambalaya, chicken andouille gumbo, muff-a-lotta, and red beans & rice. Drinks like Hurricanes, King Cake Daiquiri, NOLA Swinger, and Abita Beer will be available for additional purchase. A la carte desserts such as King Cake, pralines, and beignets will also be available. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children. The event is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information or questions about this event, click here.
Breaux Vineyards: Celebrate Mardi Gras with your Cajun cousins at Breaux Vineyards on Saturday, March 1st! Samedi Gras is a Saturday celebration starting at 11:00 a.m. of the traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras, and a festive and lively event not to be missed. Their annual Samedi Gras Celebration takes place in their NOLA-style tasting room. Enjoy fun dancing, live music, festive beads, king cake, Cajun fare, costume contest, and your favorite Breaux wines. Tickets are $23 for the General Public and $20 for any of their Club Members! Click HERE for more information.
Buzz Bakeshop: Celebrate Mardi Gras with a taste of tradition! Buzz Bakeshop is now taking preorders for their house-made King Cakes. Soft, sweet, and topped with classic purple, green, and gold sugar, our King Cakes are the perfect centerpiece for your Fat Tuesday celebration. Preorders are available now, with pickups scheduled from Saturday, March 1st - Tuesday, March 4th. To place an order, click here.
The Commodore: 17th Street's “Five-Star Dive Bar”, The Commodore, is offering food and drink specials from Friday, February 28 through Tuesday, March 4, in celebration of Mardi Gras.
Dauphine’s: Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and so much excitement. It's one big holiday in New Orleans and Dauphine’s hopes to bring a taste of that to you here in D.C.! Your ticket for Saturday, March 1st, includes open bar, delicious food from the team at Dauphine's, live entertainment, and so much more! To purchase a ticket, click here.
Hank’s Oyster Bar (Old Town): Celebrate the First Annual Rooftop Crawfish Boil and enjoy 2 pounds of fresh Louisiana crawfish served with corn, steamed baby potatoes, and iced tea or lemonade. Mardi Gras beads will be provided to get you in the spirit! Tickets are $45 per person. The first seating is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and the second is from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. For more information or questions about this event, click here.
Hen Quarter Prime: Join Hen Quarter Prime on Saturday, March 1st for a 12-hour celebration featuring:
Makers Union: Mardi Gras Madness is happening at all three Makers Union locations: Sip & Savor: Enjoy $8 Hurricanes and a menu packed with New Orleans-inspired eats (yes, there will be Po' Boys!). Live Music: Catch the vibes Saturday, March 1st (12:00 - 3:00 p.m.) and Fat Tuesday, March 4th (4:00 -8:00 p.m.). For more information, click here.
McClellan’s Retreat: Dupont Circle cocktail bar, McClellan's Retreat, is offering $10 Sazeracs and $10 Hurricanes all night on Monday, March 3rd and Fat Tuesday, March 4th.
Metrobar DC: Stop in Metrobar DC on Saturday, March 1st and celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans music and beats plus Hurricane specials and craft cocktails ft. Chinola and Catoctin Creek all day/night! Join them early for Family-Friendly programing (including Girl Scout Cookies), followed by a live brass band and DJ night, with NOLA eats, beats, and drinks from open to close. RSVP and see the full schedule HERE.
Milk & Honey: For those craving true New Orleans flavors, Milk & Honey is the go-to destination! From rich, Southern-style dishes to decadent brunch favorites, it’s the perfect place to celebrate Mardi Gras all week long. For more information, click here.
Motorkat: Motorkat is THE place in Takoma Park for seafood, and they are excited to celebrate Mardi Gras with the community of Takoma Park, and will be featuring their raw bar, fried oysters, and their po' boys! The bar will be serving up some New Orleans' themed cocktails, and will be jamming to live jazz throughout the night! Click HERE to make your reservations.
St. Vincent Wine: St. Vincent Wine, inspired by the legendary Bacchanal Wine in New Orleans, is throwing a Lundi Gras bash on Monday, March 3rd, that would make the Big Easy proud! A $20 ticket includes: A welcome Hurricane cocktail, A raffle entry for exciting prizes, Live New Orleans-style jazz by the Joe Brotherton Trio, Mardi Gras beads. Chef Joel Hatton will be serving up NOLA-inspired dishes. Enjoy the music upstairs and in the heated wine garden tent while sipping great wine and soaking up the Mardi Gras vibes!
Union Pub: Union Pub, the almost-30-year-old Capitol Hill establishment is hosting a "Joint Session of Mardi Gras" on Tuesday, March 4th, and offering Fat Tuesday drink specials all day, and showing the presidential address to the Joint Session of Congress on all TVs with sound on Tuesday night.
Scarlet Oak: Popular Navy Yard restaurant and bar, Scarlet Oak, is offering NOLA classics, Shrimp Po'Boys, and Hurricanes, on Fat Tuesday.
The Wharf: Join The Wharf for DC's biggest Mardi Gras parade and party on Saturday, March 1st. Mark your calendar for more floats, beads, and live music! Click HERE for more information.
