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PCJ Mon Feb 16: Lundi Gras Tonight. Mardi Gras Tomorrow. 🎺

PCJ Mon Feb 16: Lundi Gras Tonight. Mardi Gras Tomorrow. 🎺

Two nights. Two parties. One excuse to celebrate.

Jason @ Port City Pulse
February 16, 2026

Lundi Gras tonight, Mardi Gras tomorrow — and yes, you’re allowed to celebrate both.

From King Cake and Cajun plates to live music and a traditional Second Line under the bridge, the Port City is leaning all the way into Carnival season. Whether you’re here for the history, the beer specials, or the brass band energy, this is your week to let the good times roll.

Don’t Miss

Cape Fear Lundi Gras Celebration

MON FEB 16: 6PM - 10 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL
Come celebrate Lundi Gras (Fat Monday) with The Mystic Krewe of Poseidon!

Enjoy Acadian (Cajun) Food by Manny Can Cater, Zydeco and Mardi Gras music and of course, KING CAKE!!

Learn about the history of Mardi Gras and the effort to bring the celebration of the Carnival season to the Port City!

Let the GOOD TIDES roll!

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11th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration

TUE FEB 17: 6-9PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT
Get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler with Port City Players LIVE at Waterline Brewing Co.!

🍴 T’Geaux Boys Food Truck will be on site serving up amazing Cajun-inspired eats

🍺 Beer specials flowing all night

🎶 Live music + festive energy

🎺 Don’t leave after the show! Stick around as we take the party to the streets with a traditional Second Line march under the bridge with the band leading the way!

Costumes encouraged. Good times guaranteed. Let’s celebrate Mardi Gras the Waterline way! 🎉

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Monday

Open Mic	8:00 PM-11:00 PM @ Barzarre - ILM
Open Mic with Delia Stanley	8-11:00 PM @ Mad Katz - MJ
Frank Grant & Friends	8Pm @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
Dylan’s Birthday Jam	9 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
Lundi Gras: Zydeco and Mardi Gras Music	6-10 Pm @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL

Tuesday

Open Mic	6:00 PM @ Burgaw Brewing - BG
Mardi Gras Party with The Port City Players	6-9Pm @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT
Tuesday Drum Jam	6:30 PM-11PM @ Barzarre - ILM
Open Mic	6:00 - 9:00 PM @ Greenfield Lake Yacht Club - ILM
Cape Fear Blues Jam	8:00-11:00PM @ The Rusty Nail - ILM
Open Mic	7:00-10:00 PM @ Lulua's, A Pub

Wednesday

Eddie 9V	7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Stu Cru Jamaru	7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Pour Fellas Pub - OGD
Open Mic Night	7:00 PM-10:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM
Open Mic Night	9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD

Lundi Gras at Dram Tree Tavern. Fat Tuesday at Waterline Brewing Co. with Port City Players and a downtown Second Line.

However you celebrate — Go loud and get a safe and sober ride home.

-Jason