No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there’s a party for you in the Triangle. Learn about a couple of the major events and then keep reading for a day by day list of Mardi Gras events that are free or cheap to attend in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Drinks are on you though!
Most events take place either Saturday, February 18th, or Tuesday, February 21st, 2023. We include both family-friendly and adult events in our list.
This list will be continually updated, so if you know if an event that should be listed, let us know! And read on for a bigger list of Mardi Gras events in the Triangle, as well as some links to purchase Mardi Gras gear.
Mardi Gras at Durham Central Park
New for this year is Mardi Gras at Durham Central Park, which is slated to be a new, annual, family-friendly event. On Saturday, February 18th, 2023, join The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Bulltown Strutters and Cajammers from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy music and decorate or create your costume or showebox float. The Glass Jug will be serving craft beer and wine, Baton Rouge Cuisine, Loretta’s Southern Kitchen and Funnel Queens will be keeping you nourished!
Durham Mardi Gras
One of the best traditions is Durham Mardi Gras. Meet the Bulltown Strutters at CCB Plaza. Major the Bull will be adorned with beads and a tutu, and the Bulltown Strutters will lead a second line parade, stopping at several venues (Glass Jug, The Pit BBQ and The Blue Note Grill) on the way to Motorco. Meet up around 6 p.m. on February 21st, 2023. Krewes, costumes and musical instruments are encouraged.
Mardi Gras at Chavis Park
This free, family-friendly celebration takes place on Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, from 4 to 7 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh. Festivities will include music, food trucks, mask making and a bead giveaway.
Mardi Gras at Pour House Music Hall
On Tuesday, February 21st, 2023, Boom Unit Brass Band is bringing the Mardi Gras spirit to Pour House Music Hall, 224 South Blount Street, Raleigh. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.
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Saturday, February 18, 2023
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Purchase Mardis Gras Gear
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