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DC, NoVA Weekend: Mardi Gras Parade, Remodel + Garden Show
A free admission day at Mount Vernon and Capitals rematch against the Penguins are among the weekend highlights.
We're in the midst of February, but there's still plenty of weekend fun to check out in Northern Virginia and DC. From concerts and Mardi Gras events to George Washington birthday celebrations, there's something for everyone.
We've listed numerous events going on from Friday, Feb. 21, to Sunday, Feb. 23. Some are free, while others have fees.
The larger attractions include: Mardi Gras Parade at the Wharf, Capital Remodel + Garden Show, DC Fashion Week, 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima at National Museum of the Marine Corps, George Washington Symposium, Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, Free admission at Mount Vernon and DC Dive Show.
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Friday, Feb. 21
- Capital Remodel + Garden Show at Dulles Expo Center (through Feb. 23)
- DC Fashion Week (through Feb. 23)
- Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- 18th Century Game Night at Gunston Hall
- Embassy of Germany Karneval Masquerade Celebration
- 1964: The Tribute at Wolf Trap
- Folklore Friday: The Mysteries of Mardi Gras in Vienna
- Steve Aoki at Echostage
Saturday, Feb. 22
- DC Dive Show (through Feb. 23)
- Mardi Gras Parade at the Wharf
- 2020 George Washington Symposium
- Free admission at Mount Vernon for George Washington's birthday
- Black Bar Crawl
- Mardi Crawl Beer Crawl in Leesburg
- DC Dining in the Dark - Feb 22
- The Last Bandoleros at Wolf Trap
- Washington Justice Esports Inaugural Homestand (through Feb. 23)
- French Embassy Carneval Celebration: A Night on the Riviera
- Harry Potter and the Brewery Misadventure Party
- Animal Feeding - Cutest Critters at Potomac Overlook Regional Park
- Marc Anthony at Capital One Arena
- Samedi Gras Celebration at Breaux Vineyards
- Happy Birthday, George at Mary Washington House
- Lovefest at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax
- White Ford Bronco: DC's All '90s Band
- Loudoun County Winter Barrel Tasting
- Del Ray Citizens Association Chili Cook Off
- Alexandria's Roaring 2020 Big Band Winter Bash
- Palette 22 Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Blow-Out Bash
- Mardi Gras at ArtsHerndon
- Little City, Big Heart Gala for Falls Church Homeless Shelter
- Ice & Lights Winter Village at Cameron Run Ice skating rink only (through Feb. 29)
- National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink (through March 15)
- Washington Harbour Ice Skating Rink (through March 15)
- Reston Town Center Ice Rink (through March 15)
Sunday, Feb. 23
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