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Mardi Gras Festival

January 25 to January 26, 2008

Downtown Orange

Come downtown January 25 and 26 for parades, the gumbo cook-off, and more.

It’s time to “laissez les bons temps rouler” in Orange, Texas! The city’s annual Mardi Gras festival is back with all your favorite events.

Thursday, January 24:
  • Carnival, 5 p.m.
Friday, January 25:
  • Gates Open to Public, 5 p.m.
  • Munchkin Parade, 7 p.m.
  • Ms. Fat Tuesday Mock Beauty Pageant, 8 p.m.
  • DJ Music by "Celebration’s Entertainment" until 10 p.m.
Saturday, January 26:
  • Roux Judging, 8 a.m.
  • Gates Open to Public, 11 a.m.
  • Various entertainment on stage throughout the day
  • Gumbo Judging, 12 p.m.
  • Rubber Ducky Derby on the Sabine, 2 p.m.
  • Rubber Ducky Winners Announced, 3 p.m.
  • Grand Krewe of Krewe Parade, 5 p.m.
For more information, call the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce at 409.883.3536.