Island Mardi Gras

Oak Island’s First Festival of the Year

Celebrate the coming of spring with Oak Island’s first festival of 2023, Mardi Gras By The Sea, on Saturday, Feb. 25. Featuring both a parade and festival, it’s the perfect way to spend a winter weekend on along the Carolina coast. Free to attend, parade goers will celebrate the season as floats, stations, golf carts, and more go by in Mardi Gras style! The parade kicks off from SE 64th Street at 1 pm and makes its way to SE 46th Street.

Mardi Gras celebrations will continue at Middleton Park with a Mardi Gras Market running from noon to 4 pm and outdoor concert featuring the Cruise Brothers, carnival type games, kids zone, food trucks, and more. Festival goers and vendors are encouraged to dress in their favorite Mardi Gras themed attire as the community comes together for a celebration by the sea!

Those interested in joining the parade or joining the market as a vendor