Yes. The event is free, but you must RSVP on the DC Proud 2023 website, www.dcproud2023.com. Tickets are limited to four per person and are available

on a first come, first served basis.

Yes, there are no age restrictions. Yes, children need tickets.

Yes, The Anthem box office is open 7 days a week, 12:00 -7:00 pm. On show days, the box office will remain open until 9:30 pm.

Parking will be severely limited due to the New Year’s Eve holiday and will not be provided specific to the event—including valet services. Public transportation and rideshare services are highly encouraged. For a Lyft promo code that will be posted closer to New Year’s Eve, visit https://wrap.org/soberride/.

The Anthem is located 4 blocks away from L’Enfant Plaza on the Blue, Orange, Green, Silver, and Yellow lines, and 4 blocks away from the Waterfront Metro on the Green line. Bus lines W9, 74, P6, and V1 stop near The Anthem, as does the free District Wharf Circulator, which runs until 2:00 AM. Both Metrobus and rail services are free from 8:00 PM until 2:00 AM that evening.

There is bike parking available and a Capital Bikeshare docking station located at the corner of 900 Maine Avenue and 9th Street SW. The Potomac Riverboat Company Water Taxi circulates between Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, National Harbor, and The Wharf and will be operating on the standard weekend schedule. Find out more here.

For more information about how to get to The Anthem, visit their website.

The District Wharf offers a Southwest Neighborhood Shuttle that is free and open to the public. With daily service and 10-minute headways, it’s easy and convenient to take the shuttle from The Wharf to the National Mall, with stops at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station each way. Please be aware that this service is not exclusively for the Celebration. The shuttle service will end at 2:00 AM.  For more information on the shuttle, click here.

Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are encouraged to make dinner reservations at one of the many restaurants and dining options at The Wharf before the Celebration.

Black tie.

Yes. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Yes, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase by credit card only. Cash will not be accepted.

Yes! Ring in the New Year with Mayor Muriel Bowser and a Midnight Toast!

Yes, The Anthem offers a coat check located on the Maine Avenue side of the venue on the first floor, payable by credit card only. The cost for coat check is $5. 

Small purses or bags are permitted in the venue and subject to search. We encourage you to bring as little as possible.

Yes there will.

Yes. For reasonable accommodations or additional information please contact (202) 656-8326 or email info@dcproud2023.com.

No. Mayor Bowser announced the lifting of the District-wide vaccine requirement for indoor facilities, effective February 15, 2022.

No. Face masks are optional.