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, March 1, or Tuesday, March 4, 2025. We include both … [Read more...] about 15 Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
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Durham Mardi Gras, including a bar crawl, 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 March 4, 2025. It will be free. The places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page and Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page. In addition, there is a family-friendly event the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, at The Scrap Exchange. Read on for details about events on both … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras, including a bar crawl, daytime family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
Mardi Gras at Old Mill Farm
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will feature live New Orleans style jazz, Cajun cuisine, King Cake, and, of course, goats to meet! Tickets are $10 per person for anyone aged 3 and up. Or buy a family four pack for $30. The Blue Notes Jazz Band will be playing live … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at Old Mill Farm
Mardi Gras Festival at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a weekend long Mardi Gras Festival, from February 28 to March 2, 2025. The celebration includes a costume parade, king cakes, live music, vendor markets and more. Read on for the details. Friday, February 28, 2025 Saturday, March 1, 2025 Sunday, March 2, 2025 Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Festival at The Plant in Pittsboro
Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park March 4
Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. The festivities include: … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park March 4
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