Orange Mardi Gras this weekend

Published 7:48 am Wednesday, January 31, 2018

To The Leader

The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the 15th Annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewe’s Grand Parade and Concert.

Opening the Orange Mardi Gras Weekend, a Jeep parade will be held on Friday, February 2, beginning at 6 P.M. Live entertainment by Mixx Fixxer will immediately follow the finale of the Jeep parade at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion.

The 2nd annual Munchkin Parade will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 3. The Krewe of Krewe’s Grand Parade will begin at 5:30 P.M. A street dance hosted by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will be held immediately following the Krewe of Krewe’s Grand Parade.

Food, drink, and adult beverage vendors will be on site throughout the weekend festivities. A children’s activity area will be available providing fun for the entire family! Please note, no dogs, no pets, and no coolers will be allowed at the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion.

For additional information concerning the Mardi Gras Parade and Concert, please call the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau at 409-883-1011 or the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce at 409-883-3536. Parade applications may be found at http://www.orangetexaschamber.org/ or http://www.orangetexas.org/mardi-gras-parade-applications-2018/.