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Make your next event a unique one at the new DC Water headquarters,
HQO, in Navy Yard.
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Make your next event a unique one at the new DC Water headquarters, HQO, in Navy Yard. Each of our event spaces offer stunning views of the Anacostia River.
Constructed with undulating glass, this LEED Platinum + certified building sits on the edge of the river. A 360-degree view awaits you when you reach our rooftop.

OUR LOCATION
NAVY YARD
HQO is located right on the Anacostia River in Navy Yard and across the street from Nationals Park in Southeast DC.
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HQO EVENT SPACES
HQO is a blank slate on which to design your perfect event. We have two outdoor ceremony options including a rooftop perfect for private ceremonies. Our first floor patio can be used for cocktail hour after the ceremony.
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TESTIMONIALS
Kate Allen
April 24, 2023
Incredible spot for any party! Would 100% recommend
Robert Mallett
March 23, 2023
Great service by DC Water/Blue Drop staff, and the office accommodations for our retreat were wonderful. Views from the space are magnificent. For a retreat, the efficiency and comfort of the space cannot be overstated. Not one thing went wrong, and the courtesy and helpfulness of the staff blew us away.
Aaron Cartier
March 13, 2023
We had an absolute pleasure hosting an event at HQO last week. We brought clients, for site tours, around DC in February and needless to say they fell in love this this venue. HQO's sleek design and amazing location offers many options for events.
The site staff was extremely responsive and amazing to work with. Lovesha is amazing. From the start, she set us up to be successful which helped us create a flawless event.
Cecil Cupid (C Spot Media)
March 10, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with the staff of HQO to help execute video production for a large corporate event. The staff was extremely friendly, accommodating and very responsive in communicating which was a huge help in making this event a success. This is a beautiful and clean event space and I look forward to the possibility of providing service for another event.
Jocelyn Carter
October 30, 2022
Had Halloween @Navy Yard. It was a great place and party.
K
July 1, 2022
How do you saying "amazing" in two words? BLUE DROP! College Bound had planned our 30th Anniversary Celebration for last fall. Of course, Covid had other plans so we scaled back and did a much smaller event. We promised the College Bound family that we would have a celebration in the spring and worked feverishly to find the perfect venue. BLUE DROP was definitely the answer. The events manager, Love (PERFECT NAME), was a joy to work with at every step of the way. The team on the day of the event were perhaps the most professional and efficient group imaginable. They clearly love their job and made sure that the event was a huge success. Of course, the views are EVERYTHING!
Preferred Vendors​
- CATERERS
- DJs
- FURNITURE RENTALS
- HOTELS
- EVENT PRODUCTION & LIGHTING

Make your next event a unique one at the new DC Water headquarters, HQO, in Navy Yard. Each of our event spaces offer stunning views of the Anacostia River.
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