Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf
Schedule
Sat Dec 06 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Wharf | Washington, DC
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Join us on December 6, 2025, for the 33rd Annual Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf. Kickoff the holidays with this iconic DC tradition that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel.Party to live music on District Pier while you sip on hot toddies and drinks from the Corona Cheer Garden. Get into the spirit with ornament decorating, holiday karaoke, s’mores at Camp Wharf, and visits with Santa. Don’t forget to bring your camera to take photos in front of the Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree and 45ft illuminated Christmas tree on District Pier. A spectacular fireworks salute will conclude the boat parade at 8pm.
⭐ EVENT & MUSIC SCHEDULE:
5:00–8:00pm — Activities throughout The Wharf (Corona Cheer Garden, s’mores, ornament decorating, holiday karaoke, live music by My Hero Zero and the Too Much Talent Band)
7:00pm — Boats arrive in the Washington Channel, Tommy McFly emcees the parade
8:00pm — Fireworks
8:15pm — After Party on District Pier with My Hero Zero
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Where is it happening?
The Wharf, 35 Sutton Sq SW, Washington, DC 20024-3410, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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