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 10, or Tuesday, February 13, 2024. We include both … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
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Durham Mardi Gras, including a daytime, family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is February 13, 2024. It will be free. The three places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page, Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page, and League of the Tutu's Facebook page. In addition, there is a family-friendly event the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, at Durham Central Park. Read … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras, including a daytime, family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park Feb 13
Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. The festivities include: … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park Feb 13
Mardi Gras Party at The Big Easy in Raleigh
The Big Easy, at 222 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, hosts live music and other events throughout the week, as well as special seasonal events. You can find the events on their website. Mardi GrasTuesday, February 13, 20247:30 to 10:30 p.m.Free MikeMickXer is supplying the music. Enjoy $8 Hurricanes and $4 Abita Purple Haze Cans, giveaways, beads, more. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Party at The Big Easy in Raleigh
Hardli Gras — Mardi Gras Celebration in Raleigh Feb 10
Capture the spirit of Mardi Gras at Raleigh's Hardli Gras on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This is a free, family-friendly, pet-friendly, pre-Mardi Gras celebration in Downtown Raleigh, all within the Social District. Start at 11 a.m. at Tasty Beverage Company, 327 W Davie Street, where you can get to-go beverages (for both adults and kids.) Then, the Second Line Stompers will lead everyone … [Read more...] about Hardli Gras — Mardi Gras Celebration in Raleigh Feb 10
Pittsboro Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
The inaugural Pittsboro Mardi Gras Pub Crawl takes place Saturday, February 26th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Seven bars and breweries in Pittsboro, NC, will be offering Mardi Gras-themed drink specials. You don't need a ticket. Participating Bars and Breweries Many of the establishments are a very easy walk from each other. Here's a map. bmc brewing213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro $5 … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
Mardi Gras dance party at Triangle Dance Studios in Durham
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Mardi Gras Dance Party at Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, on Saturday, February 26th, 2022, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The party will kick off with a Cajun dance lesson at 7:30 and will follow with a dance from 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $10 at the door, or $8 in advance (with a $1 fee for credit cards.) Register here if you'd like to pay in … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras dance party at Triangle Dance Studios in Durham
Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
The Mardi Gras parades are canceled this year in New Orleans, and maybe the only silver lining of that is that those of who are not in New Orleans can experience a bit of the fun through the online event that NOLA.com is presenting. Mardi Gras For All Y'all takes place online for three nights, February 12th to 14th, 2021, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. You can watch it on nola.com, … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival
The Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival will take place in downtown Wake Forest, on White Street, Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will include a parade, festival, kids' activities, and contests. Also, merchants will be offering discounts and activities throughout the day. Food trucks will be at the Fidelity Bank parking lot, 231 South White … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Mardi Gras Festival
Mardi Gras Party at La Vita Dolce at Southern Village
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, is holding a family-friendly Mardi Gras Celebration on Tuesday, March 6th, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The party itself is free. There will be supplies on hand so that you can make your own mask--feathers, rhinestones, paint and more. The cost of the mask-making is $3.50 per mask. They will be serving a special Mardi Gras … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Party at La Vita Dolce at Southern Village