If you’re not heading down to the WhoDat Nation for Mardi Gras ~ because there’s work and school on Fat Tuesday everywhere that they aren’t starting the day off at 7 am with bloodies & costumes ~ and you want to celebrate our favorite holiday anyway, here are some options for King Cakes, Mardi Gras Themed treats and MG Celebrations around Charlotte this year.
Our Pick for Where to Get King Cakes in Charlotte
Renaissance Patisserie
You’ll find wonderful Mardi Gras treats at this upscale French pastry shop and cafe in Specialty Shops in SouthPark — everything is beautiful AND delicious, so you cannot make a bad choice!
Sunflour Bakeries
Sunflour has handmade King Cakes made with soft, buttery brioche, and cinnamon filling. King Cakes are preorder only at all locations. Assorted Mardi Gras cupcakes and pastries will be available.
King Cakes are also available for pre-order at Suarez and Burney’s, and sometimes for pick up at your neighborhood Harris Teeter and Publix. And the best direct from NOLA options? Goldbelly has some or you can go directly to Randazzo’s or Gambino’s if you plan ahead.
2025 Mardi Gras Parties and Celebrations in Charlotte
It’s on a Tuesday, so you gotta get your parties in before hand. Here are the ones on our radar.
MARDI PAWS 2025 at Skiptown | Saturday, 2/22/25
Bringing Bourbon Street to Charlotte! Transport yourself to the French Quarter for a day of fun, beads, and more on Saturday (2/22) at Skiptown. Bring your pup for a full day of fun and let the good times roll.
- Live music from Valley Range from 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Specialty drinks – Pineapple Hand Grenade in a speciality 24 oz Mardi Gras themed cup for $18 or in a 12oz cup for $11 and the return of The Big Freezy, a fan-favorite slushie version of a Hurricane.
- Embrace the Mardi Gras spirit with beads, a colorful curtain photo backdrop, masquerade masks, and king-worthy garland and hanging decorations.
- A Pup Up Market from 11:00am-3:00pm
- Frankenburger on-site from 12-6pm to make lunch or dinner easy
Carolinas Ragin’ Cajun Club Mardi Gras at Boudreaux’s | Saturday, March 1 6-8 pm
Whether you’re a Ragin’ Cajun alum or new to Mardi Gras, head over to Boudreaux’s to laissez les bons temps rouler. Your ticket HERE gets you:
- Choice of gumbo cup served with cornbread:
*Seafood Gumbo is made with shrimp, crawfish and okra …OR *Gumbo Yaya made with chicken and Andouille sausage. - Choice of entrée:
*Jambalaya – shrimp, crawfish, chicken, Andouille sausage simmered with rice in zesty tomato Creole sauce… OR *Etouffee – shrimp and crawfish with trinity and spices in Cajun roux, served over simple long grain rice… OR *Shrimp and Grits – Shrimp and Andouille sausage sautéed with trinity in wine with butter and spices, served over low-country cheddar cheese grits. - Registration deadline is February 26 at 12:00 PM EST
Barti Gras | Saturday, February 22
Let the good times roll at Barts Mart located in Plaza Midwood for their Mardi Gras bash featuring:
- Live Jazz Band vibes
- King Cake Cupcakes
- $2 PBRs
- Prizes, giveaways, and more
- Free beads and a live Bourbon Street stream
Mardi Gras Bar Crawl – Charlotte | Saturday, March 1, starts 4 pm
Included in your ticket: Souvenir Mardi Gras Beer Koozie, No Cover Charges, Beads Beads and More Beads!, Mardi Gras masks and More!, Exclusive Crawl Drink Specials, Dancing, DJ’s. Tickets, deets, drink specials here.
Cornelius Mardi Gras Market at Lost Worlds Brewing | Saturday, March 1, 12 – 5 pm
A festive Mardi Gras Market celebrating the spirit of New Orleans! FREE and family friendly:
- SHOP local artists, makers, and small businesses
- SAVOR Cajun-inspired bites
- ENJOY live jazz music
- SIP New Orleans cocktails & craft beer
