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Laissez les bons temps Raleigh! Mardi Gras season is bringing beads, brass bands, King cake, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Whether you’re chasing live music, themed cocktails, Cajun eats, or just an excuse to wear purple, green, and gold, there’s something happening all over town. Grab your crew, find your favorite local spot, and let the good times roll!
✨ Mardi Gras at The Plant 2/13-14
A full weekend of music, costumes, food, and community as Mardi Gras takes over The Plant! @theplantnc
Friday, 2/13 – 6pm-9pm – Masquerade Ball – dinner, drinks, dancing.
Saturday, 2/14 – 12pm-6pm – Live Music with Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos, Costume & Music Parade with Boom Unit Brass Band, Vendor Market, Jester Entertainment. More info.
🎉 Mardi Gras Live at Sports & Social 2/14
Live entertainment, Hurricanes, Creole themed menu, prizes, and more. 12pm @sportssocialnccary. More info.
🎉 Carnival du Crank at Crank Arm Brewing 2/15
Celebrate Mardi Gras with Crank Arm Brewing! @crankarmraleigh 11am-5pm
⚜️ 11:00am – Kickoff gathering and To-Go drinks for kids of all ages at Crank Arm
🎺 12pm – Sidewalk Stroll with live music through the Sip n’ Stroll Downtown Social District
🎶 12:30pm – Live music, food, and king cake at Crank Arm Brewing Raleigh
More info.
⚜️ Mardi Gras at Neuse River Brewing 2/15
Jazz brunch with Bittersweet Brass Band, Hurricanes, Creole, and more @neuseriverbrewingco 11am-3pm. More info.
⚜️ The Big Easy Mardi Gras 2026 2/13-14, 2/17
Join The Big Easy for an entire weekend of Mardi Gras celebrations.
2/13 – Karaoke with ChocMuzic
2/14 – Live Jazz
2/17 – Fat Tuesday MikeMickXer
More info.
🎉 Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park 2/17
Experience the festivities of Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park! They’ll have food trucks, music, and fun for all ages! Registration is encouraged 6pm-8pm @raleighparks. More info.
🎺 Mardi Gras: Boom Unit w/ Chip Robinson Sextetto at The Pour House 2/17
Boom Unit Brass Band with Chip Robinson Sextetto at The Pour House @thepourhouse 8pm. More info.
🎉 Fat Tuesday at Abbey Road 2/17
Abbey Road is hosting a blow out Fat Tuesday party to celebrate the end of Mardi Gras! DJ NYCE Danger the Entertainer will be in Cary hosting Music Bingo! Beads, Jell-O Shots & costumes! @abbeyroadnc. More info.
