Mardi Gras celebrations in Charlotte in 2026, plus 7 places to get King Cake

No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there’s a party for you in the Charlotte area in 2025. Here’s a list of events that are free or cheap to attend. Drinks are on you, but you can expect to find some drink specials at many of these events. Some of these are family events and some are for adults.

When is Mardi Gras in 2026? Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is February 17, 2026. However, many of the celebrations will take place on different dates, so make sure to check the dates of each event (and follow the link for more information.)

We’re also giving you some ideas of where find King Cake in Charlotte.

This list will be continually updated, so if you know if an event that should be listed, let us know!

King Cake in Charlotte

Interested in treating yourself to King Cake? Here are several spots where you can typically order King Cake in Charlotte. Plan ahead, though, because they sell out.

Manolo’s Latin Bakery, 4405-C Central Avenue, Charlotte
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, 4001 Yancey Road, Charlotte
Suarez Bakery, 4245 Park Road, Charlotte and Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard Street, Charlotte
Publix (some locations)
The Bakery Shoppe, 9609 Sherrill Estates Road, Huntersville
Renaissance Pâtisserie, 6401 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte
Sunflour Baking Company, multiple locations

Mardi Gras Celebrations in Charlotte

We will keep adding to this list, so keep checking back!

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Julie McLeod says

February 7, 2024 at 10:01 pm

I got a King Cake at Harris Teeter in Ballantyne last week!! Ask for it in the bakery! (They were not out when I went there.) ALSO, Lowes foods has had them…
Barbara Moore says

February 19, 2025 at 8:56 am

Our son’s birthday cake was a King Cake from Wheatberry Bakeshop (South End). My husband (from Mobile, AL, birthplace of Mardi Gras) said it was the best King Cake he’d ever had!
Christina Lyon says

February 25, 2025 at 1:16 pm

We just returned from a trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I brought home two king cakes from Rouses Market. They will ship.

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