Olympics watch parties and drink specials in D.C.

The Paris Olympics are here and so are the watch parties, food and drink specials, and places staying open extra late.

Why it matters: As an international city, D.C. does it up for the Olympics.

The big picture: Some D.C. bars and restaurants are permitted to stay open for 24 hours during the Olympics (through August 11) and can serve alcohol between 6am and 4am.

• Paris is six hours ahead of D.C. so the extended hours will come in handy.

🌏 The intrigue: Embassies and international organizations often organize watch parties, including the French embassy , which is hosting an opening ceremony party, or the German embassy, which is gathering at Wundergarten for a soccer match on Sunday.

• If you want to join the international fun, check an embassy's social media pages where events are often listed.

Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony is Friday at 1:30pm ET and is expected to last three hours. Beyond the usual Olympic pizazz, over 10,000 athletes representing more than 200 countries will float down the mayor-approved River Seine , making it a must-watch event.

• Mayor Bowser's nightlife office is hosting a watch party at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern (free, doors open at 1pm).
• French-American bistro Central is serving free Parisian snacks and happy hour specials starting at 1:30pm along with the live broadcast.
• For an outdoor party , head to the new Reservoir Park (north of Bloomingdale) for viewing on a jumbo screen (free RSVP, 1pm).
• Can't get off work? Wundergarten in Noma is hosting a watch party starting at 7pm ( free RSVP ) and will also show Team USA men's and women's soccer matches going forward.

Sports bars and specials

⚽ The Midlands (Park View): The indoor/outdoor beer and sports garden is chock full of TVs, and serving deals like $5 beers, $10 margs, and $3 brats. They'll open early for Team USA soccer matches.,

🍺 Atlas Brew Works (Alexandria): Happy hour runs until 9pm (Mon-Thurs) during prime-time Olympics coverage with a combo deal: 2 slices of Andy's Pizza and a draft for $10, plus $5 select drafts.

🥂 Duke's Grocery (Foggy Bottom location): In addition to its $7 happy hour from 12pm to 7pm daily, the bar is showing the games and offering a "buy 5, get 1 free" drink card for select beverages.

🌭 Bluejacket (Navy Yard): The huge brewery and bar will show the Olympics and serve specials from 11am to 5pm, including $8 sausages, $9 frozen drinks, and $10 beer liters.

🍸 Cranes (Downtown): The bar offers happy hour from noon to 8pm daily with a $9 "Golden Dreams" yuzu-vodka cocktail and other deals.

🇺🇲 The Brighton (The Wharf): The waterfront pub is all-in for Team USA events and will show them on a big projector screen, plus specials like $10 "Captain America" cocktails, $6 beers, and $25 buckets.

🥃 Last Call Bar (Union Market): The laidback bar is showing games and pouring Olympic-themed drinks like a vodka-passion fruit "Track Star Martini" and colorful Jell-O shots.

🍩 Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken (Downtown, Shirlington): Hosting a watch party? Snag a six-pack of themed doughnuts from Astro ($32) that are colorful and filled with fruit preserves.

Team events

⚽ Washington Spirit Watch Parties : Fans can cheer on six Spirit players representing three countries (USA, Canada, and Colombia). The events are free but RSVP to win swag.

• Watch parties will happen at The Bullpen (July 25), the Brighton (July 28), and Bluejacket (July 31).

🏃‍♂️ American Outlaws DC : The soccer-obsessed group is organizing events for women's and men's Team USA matches at Astro Beer Hall in Penn Quarter ( schedule here ).

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