Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas will roll out the good times in Port Arthur from Feb. 8-March 3 of 2019. Check each date for highlights on parades, performers and other entertainment.
DeAndre Nico, the Port Arthur singer whose spiritual voice wowed fans of “The Voice,” will perform at Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas. NFL running back Jamaal Charles will serve as the grand marshal of the Total Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade.
Color Me Carnival is the 2019 theme of the festival that will color Port Arthur purple, gold and green Feb. 28-March 3 in downtown Port Arthur. A new zydeco stage will bring more performances to the festival weekend where the good times roll. The Woodland String Band mummers from Philadelphia will return to the festival.
Lighted night parades, elaborate costumes, Texas Country, Zydeco Cajun and Latino performers, a state fair quality carnival, vendors and street food make this family event an anticipated time in Port Arthur. Join in and catch some beads.
This year on the main stage enjoy Texas music artist Koe Wetzel and Frank Foster for some Texas Country Music; Dr. Zog Band & Category 6 Band for some good ol’ Rock N Roll; Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin Cajuns & Jeremy Fruge’ & the Zydeco Hotboyz; and for a Latino experience enjoy Groupo Control. Many more performers will perform on three stages.
Thursday’s Parade and Entertainment schedule:
- The Lamar State College-Port Arthur parade will begin at 6 p.m. from the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose center
- 6 p.m. – Jamie Bergeron and Kickin’ Cajuns
- 6 p.m – Alley Kats
- 6 p.m. – Lamar Section 51 Band
- 8 p.m. – Sage Elmore
- 8 p.m. – Category 6
- 8 p.m. Cajun Harmony
Museum of the Gulf Coast will be one of the entry points for the festival. Get Mardi Gras tickets on line or call (409) 721-8717.
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