Complete with New Orleans-style decorations and special creole menus, the event will include street performers, traditional Mardi Gras King Cake and Hurricanes, one of New Orleans’ most popular drinks. The EpiCentre courtyard will be filled with bands, a DJ, local team mascots and cheerleaders. The parade will provide an opportunity for all local groups, businesses and charities to showcase themselves and spectators are invited to line up on any of the three levels of the EpiCentre balconies to catch beads, cups and other parade throws.
Admission includes a commemorative Charlotte Mardi Gras T-shirt, hurricane cup and a dozen throw beads.