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The Big Dance is Coming to Town...

TJ Walker

Get Ready to Dance💃

Calling all basketball fans! -  March Madness is coming to town! 🏀 Join us this March for 3 weeks of madness on Hillsborough Street starting this Tuesday, through the first weekend of April! From the First Four, to the National Championship - come enjoy the big dance on Hillsborough Street. 🕺💃🏆

Raleigh is Hosting!

🏀NC State’s women’s basketball team was awarded a #2 seed in the Spokane 1 region, allowing them to host their first and second round games in Reynolds Coliseum! The Wolfpack women will start off their tournament run this Saturday at 2:00 PM against the Vermont Catamounts, if they advance they will be playing the winner of Harvard vs Michigan State on Monday. 🐺

The Wolfpack have not one, not two, but THREE All-ACC First Team recipients this year - featuring Saniya Rivers, Aziaha James, and Zoe Brooks! You don’t want to miss out on this run! 📺🎉

Want to be a part of the MADNESS?

The 1st and 2nd round of the East and West Regions in the Men’s Tournament will be hosted at the Lenovo Center - just 4 miles from Hillsborough Street! The Men’s and Women’s tournaments will be showing all month on Hillsborough Street - grab your friends, find a seat, and bring your A-game to take on this year’s March Madness! 🏀🏆

  • Baylor vs Mississippi State: Friday @ 12:15 PM
  • Duke vs Mount St. Mary’s: Friday @ 2:50 PM

Where to Watch?📺

  • Mitch’s Tavern 
    • American Pub located in the center of Hillsborough Street - Home of the Wolfpack! Serving food & beverage specials all the time! 
  • Player’s Retreat 
    • An old favorite for the community - you’ll find generations of NC State pride and good eats in this establishment!
  • Lobera 
    • The Place where the WOLFPACK Gathers! Located directly across from the NC State Belltower - you’ll find perfectly crafted & curated Mexican cuisine and tequila experiences to help you cheer on the Pack this March! 
  • Raleigh Brewing Company 
    • A must visit for craft beer lovers! RBC is a vibrant social hub located on the west end of Hillsborough Street - holding weekly events and a rotation of food trucks since 2013
  • Brickhouse 
    • Lively American Sports Pub offering over 40 beers on tap. The premier spot to catch a game with ten 120 inch TV’s and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating space!
  • Coco Bongo 
    • A local favorite for NC State students - authentic Mexican restaurant that perfectly captures the spirit of Mexican culture and cuisine. They offer a weekly Taco Tuesday special amongst others!
  • Red Line Beer & Wine 
    • A bottle shop that offers a wide variety of wines and a rotating selection of 24 craft beers on tap. Red Line has a welcoming, dog-friendly atmosphere - allowing customers to bring their own food to enjoy a drink! They also host events like bingo and trivia throughout the week!

Hillsborough Street has plenty of options to keep you full and fueled this March! Our local businesses can always be relied on for delicious food and cold drinks! Put on your dancing shoes, grab your team gear and come enjoy the madness with us! 🌮🍔🍻