Durham Mardi Gras is bringing a taste of New Orleans to the Bull City Tuesday, February 9th, with a Mardi Gras parade and free live music at multiple venues. The fun starts at 6:45pm with the annual “Tutuing-of-the-bull” CCB Plaza (201 Corcoran, outside of the 21C Hotel). At 7pm the Bulltown Strutters lead a New Orleans inspired “second line” parade. All are welcome to join in the procession and encouraged to dress up. As soon as the parade reaches Motorco revelers can enjoy a night of FREE entertainment at Motorco, Fullsteam, The Pit, Blue Note Grill, and The Bar. Full schedule below:
Durham Mardi Gras Schedule – Tuesday, February 9th
6:45 p.m. Opening ceremony at CCB Plaza – 201 N. Corcoran St
7 p.m. Parade
7:30 p.m. Parade ends at Motorco
Motorco
Sidecar Social Club – as soon as the parade arrives
Bulltown Strutters – 9:15
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
MSA Ramblers – 8:15
The Cajammers – 10:00
(Restaurant will have special Mardi Gras Menu)
Fullsteam Brewery
John Dee Holeman – 8:00
Gasoline Stove Band – 9:30
The Blue Note Grill
Boom Unit Brass Band – 8:30
Ellis Dyson & the Shambles – 10:00
The Bar – Durham
Durham Mardi Gras Drag Show – 10:00
For more information visit http://www.durhammardigras.com/.
The Triangle Explorer 
I hate that I missed this! It looks like it was a lot of fun.
Kaitlin, Make sure you have it on your calendar & check out Durham Mardi Gras next year. Always a great time!
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