Wharf Holiday Boat Parade & Party

Every December, The Wharf sets the sky and Washington Channel aglow with festive fireworks, and a shimmering fleet of more than 60 decked-out boats. In addition to the must-see parade, visitors get to meet Santa, craft ornaments, snap photos of a holiday tree built with Jack Daniel’s barrels, drink hot toddies, and sing along to carols at karaoke (free).

https://www.wharfdc.com/boatparade/

2025 Event Schedule:

🎅 5:00–8:00pm — Activities throughout The Wharf (Corona Cheer Garden, s’mores, ornament decorating, live music, visits with Santa & much more)
🛥️ 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

2025 Music Schedule:

⭐ 5:00pm — Too Much Talent Band plays on Transit Pier
⭐ 6:00pm — My Hero Zero plays on District Pier