The energy of Bourbon Street is coming to Charlotte to celebrate Mardi Gras. Have your masks and beaded necklaces ready, and let CLTtoday be your guide on how to enjoy a Big Easy party on Fat Tuesday with some Queen City flare.

Mardi Gras celebrations

Angry Ale's Meets Bourbon Street | 11 a.m. | Angry Ale's | Cost of purchase | This day-long party is serving Cajun flare including house-made gumbo, shrimp po’boys, and $8 Hurricanes, plus music, free King Cake and Mardi Gras beads while they last.

Mardi Gras Celebration at Papa Doc's | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Papa Doc's Shore Club | Cost of purchase | Trade the banks of the Mississippi for the shores of Lake Wylie celebrating with Cajun-inspired food and drink specials.

Old Armor 5 Year Anniversary: Mardi Gras Style | 3 p.m. | Old Armor Beer Company, Kannapolis | Cost of purchase | Let the good times roll with drink specials and live music, with proceeds supporting veterans and first responders through the brewery's Pay It Forward Board.

Jazz & Pancake Dinner | 6-7:30 p.m. | Woodlawn Community Fellowship | Free | Savor a sweet celebration with plenty of pancakes + a special jazz music performance transporting you to the Big Easy.

Fear not... there are plenty of Queen City bakeries offering delicious slices of King Cake. | Photo via WCNC

Where to grab a slice of King Cake

Editor's note: Many of these spots listed require call-aheads and have a limited day-of supply due to high demand.