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PHOTOS: Mardi Gras Parade

Celebration held at The Wharf

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4 years ago

February 18, 2023

A Mardi Gras Parade was held at The Wharf on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Wharf DC held a Mardi Gras Parade along the pedestrian Wharf Street on Saturday, Feb. 18. Marching contingents included the all-women Afro-Brazilian band Batalá Washington and Cheer DC. The Ladies of LURe and the Washington Blade joined drag performer Sasha Adams in throwing out beads to promote the upcoming Pride on the Pier in June.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Covering the Mardi Gras Parade on the @TheWharfDC for @WashBlade . Float for Pride on the Pier: pic.twitter.com/gfyrINW67w
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) February 18, 2023

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