WASHINGTON — Members of the public and officials came together in celebration on the Southwest Waterfront this October amongst a backdrop of fireworks and live music to celebrate The Wharf's progress, as well as its sparkling additions that lie ahead.
Soon, The Wharf Phase 2 will include restaurants, such as Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen; a New Orleans-style soul food restaurant, Milk and Honey; new locations of local favorites such as Lucky Buns and Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, as well as The Atlantic's new Washington, D.C., headquarters.
In total, the collection of new shops, restaurants and businesses will open their doors on a rolling basis between fall 2022 and late spring 2023.
The neighborhood already known for its piers, cruises, luxury hotels, apartments and restaurants broke ground in 2014 and made its official debut in 2017. Since then, the public has converged to take part in the waterfront neighborhood's signature events, enjoy long strolls on the pier or have a fancy night out on the town.
The October event celebrated the upcoming additions and the official opening of the second act, alongside how far the development has come in five years.
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined developers at the event to share remarks as the public celebrated with deals at some businesses and specially-created fare.
The Wharf also kicked off its nine-month stretch of special events for the public to look forward to, listed below.
- Sunday, Oct. 23: Dia de Los Muertos at The Wharf
- Friday, Nov. 25: Wharf Ice Rink Opening Party
- Saturday, Dec. 3: District Holiday Boat Parade—30th Anniversary
- Saturday, January 21: Camp Wharf—Winter Warm-Up
- Saturday, February 18: Mardi Gras at The Wharf (click here for the previous event description.)
- Saturday, March 18: Ireland at The Wharf (Click here for the previous event description.)
- Saturday, April 1: Bloomaroo at The Wharf (Click here for the previous event description.)
- Saturday, May 6: Running of the Chihuahuas Family Fun Day (Click here for the previous event description.)
- Saturday, June 10: Pride on The Pier (Click here for the previous event description.)