Let the good times roll in the Cajun Capital of Texas! Mardi Gras returns to downtown Port Arthur for a three-day, family-friendly celebration filled with colorful parades, live music, delicious Cajun food, local vendors, activities and plenty of beads.
This celebration brings together Port Arthur’s Gulf Coast traditions, Cajun heritage and welcoming community spirit. Families, friends and visitors of all ages are invited to experience the pageantry of the Mardi Gras tradition in the place where Southeast Texas celebrates Cajun culture best.