If you've ever experienced the joy and magic of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, you know the season is far different than scenes of topless tourists throwing beads from balconies on Bourbon Street. Mardi Gras conjures images of families and neighborhoods coming together in the streets, floats the size of shoeboxes and tractor-trailers, pets dressed in tandem with their human friends. A time for seasoned costumers to pick from their costume closets and first-time frolickers to have an excuse to pick up that shimmery top and tutu they've been eyeing for a year... joining together in the spirit of community.
While impossible to replace the magic of the season in New Orleans, Carnival Du Crank is a little taste of that joy right here in Downtown Raleigh. One big party for and with our community!

It all starts at Crank Arm at 11:00am for drinks for people of all ages. At noon we will depart for a short Sidewalk Stroll with The Second Line Stompers through the Sip n' Stroll Downtown Social District and back to Crank Arm.
Then join us for fun-filled afterparty with the OG Downtown Strollers at Crank Arm Brewing Company for music from Mel Melton and The Wicked Mojos , Po'Boys by Fancy Fayes Foodtruck!

11:00am – Kickoff gathering and To-Go drinks for kids of all ages at Crank Arm
12pm – Sidewalk Stroll with The Second Line Stompers through the Sip n' Stroll Downtown Social District and back
12:30pm – Music from Mel Melton and The Wicked Mojos, Po' Boys from Fancy Fayes food truck, at Crank Arm Brewing Company

Come dressed in your finest shimmery, flagrant, shiny garments... Or choose a theme for your family or friends and create costumes! Just remember it might be a little chilly.