Mardi Gras Port Arthur
Welcome to Mardi Gras Port Arthur, where Gulf Coast traditions, Cajun culture and community come together in the official Cajun Capital of Texas! MGPA is designed to be a celebration that grandparents, parents and children can enjoy together.
2027 Dates
The inaugural event will take place on February 5-7, 2027. Check out the schedule here.
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is determined by the lunar-based date of Easter. It is always the Tuesday immediately preceding Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lenten season leading up to Easter Sunday.
Communities celebrate the weekend before Fat Tuesday.
Why We Celebrate
Inspired by the rich heritage of Mardi Gras celebrations along the Gulf Coast and in Southeast Texas, Mardi Gras Port Arthur is creating a vibrant new tradition filled with colorful parades, live music, delicious food, family-friendly activities and the warm hospitality that defines our region.
Whether you’re catching beads along the parade route, dancing to live music, exploring local vendors or sharing the celebration with friends and family, Mardi Gras Port Arthur is a place where memories are made and traditions begin.
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras and showcase the culture, creativity and community that make Port Arthur a destination unlike anywhere else on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Our Family-Friendly Commitment
Mardi Gras Port Arthur is committed to creating a celebration where families, friends and visitors of all ages come together to enjoy the music, culture and traditions of Mardi Gras in a safe, welcoming and family-friendly environment. We believe the best celebrations create lasting memories for every generation.
Non-Profit Status
Mardi Gras Port Arthur is a 501c6 non-profit organization operated by the Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau, designated through Proposed Resolution No. 24838 as the sole concessionaire under the direction of the City of Port Arthur, Texas. This collaborative approach will strengthen the festival’s operational efficiency and maximize its tourism, cultural and economic impact.
The Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Port Arthur Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Port Arthur, Texas. The Bureau is responsible for marketing the Port Arthur area as a visitor destination for tour groups, conventions and leisure travelers to enhance the economic development of our community by bringing visitors from outside the community to the area.
