Mardi Gras Comes to Berkeley Heights with Cajun Bites and Festive Cocktails at The Park

Mardi Gras at the park
Photo credit: The Connell Company

The Park in Berkeley Heights will host a Mardi Gras celebration on February 18, 2026, featuring Cajun-inspired bites, festive cocktails, and a lively social atmosphere at Table & Banter Market. The event is part of The ParkLife Events series, a recurring lineup of culinary and community gatherings designed to bring people together on the campus’s walkable destination property.

festive cocktails available for purchase,
festive cocktails available for purchase (photo credit: The Connell Company)

A Mardi Gras Celebration with Cajun Bites and Cocktails

Event Details: Date, Time, and Location

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Table & Banter Market, second level
300 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ

What Guests Can Expect

Guests will enjoy Cajun-inspired small bites, festive cocktails available for purchase, music, and a vibrant Mardi Gras atmosphere complete with beads and a social, high-energy setting designed for gathering with friends and colleagues.

The celebration is part of The Park’s ParkLife Events series, an ongoing calendar of public programming that includes culinary experiences, live entertainment, fitness classes, and other community-focused gatherings. The monthly series is designed to create opportunities for people to connect while exploring the evolving destination.

Table & Banter Market
Table & Banter Market (photo credit: The Connell Company)

Hosted by Table & Banter Market

Table & Banter operates from its commissary kitchen within The Park and provides catering and event services both on-site and throughout the region. The culinary team, led by chefs Brian Bistrong, Louis Bayla, and Ashley Davis, brings experience from New York City kitchens and approaches each event with a focus on creativity and globally inspired flavors. Their programming ranges from curated tastings to full-scale culinary celebrations.

Inside The Park: Berkeley Heights’ Walkable Destination Campus

Located in Berkeley Heights, The Park represents a major transformation of the former Connell Corporate Park into a modern, walkable campus centered around hospitality, dining, wellness, and community. The 185-acre property currently includes a 176-room Embassy Suites hotel, a 112,000-square-foot Life Time fitness destination, and more than 1.5 million square feet of office and collaborative workspace. A major expansion, known as The District at The Park, is underway and will introduce 328 residential units along with 185,000 square feet of restaurants, retail, and entertainment, further establishing the campus as a destination neighborhood.

Tickets and Event Information

Admission and Contact Details

Tickets are $20 plus tax.

For more information or to reserve, contact:
[email protected]
https://theparkatnj.com/