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9 free and cheap ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Triangle

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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 … [Read more...] about 9 free and cheap ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Triangle

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Durham Mardi Gras + 1st Annual Mardi Gras at Durham Central Park

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Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is February 21st, 2023. It will be free. The two places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page and Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page. In addition, there will be a new, annual family-friendly event the Saturday before Fat Tuesday, at Durham Central Park. Read on for details about … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras + 1st Annual Mardi Gras at Durham Central Park

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

St. Patrick’s Day Party, more, at The Big Easy in Raleigh

  The Big Easy, at 222 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, hosts live music and other events throughout the week. You can find these events on The Big Easy's Facebook page. Team Trivia with Willie Wright at The Big Easy Wednesdays, scheduled through December 30th, 2020 8 p.m. Free Win prizes like Yeti coolers, Big Easy gift cards and much more.  St. Patrick's Day at The Big … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Party, more, at The Big Easy in Raleigh

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

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