Southeast Texas News

Recent News About Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas

• Laissez les bontemps rouler!

  By Marilyn Tennissen | Saturday, Nov 29, 2014 @ 6:00pm

  The good times are rolling in Port Arthur for the 2013 Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas. Events begin tonight with the Courir du Mardi Gras parade and continue with parades Saturday, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.  Total Port Arthur Refinery is sponsoring the Aurora Grand Parade on Saturday night. In addition to parades, the event includes midway rides, food booths and a multitude of other attractions

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• Judge dismisses complaint over injuries sustained at Mardi Gras

  By Kelly Holleran | Monday, Apr 29, 2013 @ 4:09pm

  A plaintiff who allegedly suffered an injury while at Mardi Gras has dropped his complaint. 

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• Let the good times roll! Beaumont, Port Arthur to host Mardi Gras events

  By Marilyn Tennissen | Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008 @ 1:24pm

  Sharing not just a border but also much of the culture of Lousiana, Southeast Texas has come to embrace the Mardi Gras tradition with annual festivities complete with beads, parades and costumed balls.

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