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:
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.