Texarkana 2025 Mardi Gras Celebration! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 1st and join us for a day packed with fun, music, and community spirit—all FREE to attend!

Front Street Plaza opens at 10 AM with:

Food trucks serving tasty bites, local arts & crafts vendors & family-friendly activities for all ages.

Live Entertainment All Day Long!

1:00PM on Broad Street: Rock out with Heavy Letdown Band Parade

3:00PM: Host & DJ

The one and only DJ Hollygrove on the mic and on the ones and twos!

4:00PM: Mardi Gras Parade

Led by our Grand Marshal, Texarkana Harley-Davidson and a roaring lineup of bikers!

8:00PM:  Parade Route

Laurel & Broad → Stateline Ave → 5th Street After the Parade: Keep the party going with a live set from Stevie & The Deacons Grand Finale at Crossties

Mardi Gras BASH at Crossties Downtown! LA Jay And The Zydeco Backwood Boys + DJ Mac D LIVE Mardi Gras Best Dress Contest & More Festive Fun! Come out and celebrate Mardi Gras, Texarkana-style! Fun for the whole family—don’t miss it!