Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Festival

Mardi Gras the Island Way

Celebrate Mardi Gras with this annual parade and festival!  Join us for one of the most celebrated and anticipated events on Oak Island, and remember to wear your best Mardi Gras attire!

Mardi Gras by the Sea Details

• Saturday, February 21, 2026
• Parade: 11:00am, SE 63rd Street
• Festival: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Middleton Park Complex