Mardi Gras Celebrations from Jefferson to Galveston
East Texas— From the upper northeast side of the state to the shores of Galveston Island, you can let the good times roll in East Texas!
Jefferson
You can Mardi Gras Up River in Jefferson, Feb. 6- 8. The Doo Dah Parade will kick off at 7p.m. on Friday, and everyone is invited to wear Mardi Gras costumes! The Grand Parade will begin at 2p.m. on Saturday, followed by parties, food and drinks, arts and crafts shopping, and carnival attractions. Sunday, round out the weekend with fun for the whole family during the Children’s Parade at 2p.m. For more information visit- mardigrasupriver.com.
Palestine
Taste what lies behind the Pine Curtain in Palestine, Texas Saturday, February 7, during the Taste of New Orleans in Historic Downtown from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Texas chefs and wineries have teamed up for the third year in a row to showcase their talents and offer guests a taste of Louisiana-style cuisine. The Mardi Gras Parade will kick off at 5p.m., making its way from the Anderson County Courthouse through downtown. For more information visit- visitpalestine.com.
Orange
Take in a parade and a concert in Orange, Texas Saturday, February 7. The parade will proceed through downtown and the concert will be held at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion. For more information visit- orangetexas.org.
Port Arthur
Looking for family friendly entertainment this Mardi Gras season? Mardi Gras Southeast Texas in Port Arthur will have fun for the whole family February 12-15, with concerts, parades, and food tastings everyone is sure to enjoy. Don’t miss the Safari Pardi on Valentine’s night! The Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade will take place on February 14. For more information visit- mardigras.portarthur.com.
Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach offers Mardi Gras-themed events from Jan. 11 to Feb. 14. Complete with a ball and a parade, you can celebrate Mardi Gras every weekend until Valentine’s Day on Crystal Beach. The Lighthouse Krewe’s 24th annual parade will wind down the celebration on Saturday, February 14. For more information visit- lighthousekrewe.com.
Galveston
Celebrate Mardi Gras on the Island! Galveston has a long standing tradition of hosing one of the country’s largest Mardi Gras celebrations, and the largest in Texas. Mardi Gras! Galveston is scheduled for February 6-17. Hundreds of thousands of people will flock to the islands to partake in Mardi Gras Texas-Style. Historic Downtown Galveston will be reminiscent of the Big Easy with concerts, balcony parties, parades and masked balls. Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade and Krewe of Gambrinus Parade will take place on the first weekend of celebrations in Galveston. For more information visit- mardigrasgalveston.com.