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The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting the 19th Annual Mardi Gras Festival – February 11th at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 709 Simmons Drive.

A schedule of events are as follows:

• Saturday, February 11th

• Kiddie Carnival | 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.

• Munchkin Parade | 1 P.M.

• DJ Entertainment | 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.

• Krewe of Krewes Parade | 6:30 P.M.

Please note, the parade route for Mardi Gras 2023 has changed. The parade will begin on Front Ave. and 1st Street, turning left on 5th Street, turn right on W. Division Street, turn right on 10th Street, turn right on Green Ave., and left on Simmons Dr.

Food and drink vendors will be on site throughout the festivities. Please note, no dogs or pets will be allowed at the Riverside Pavilion.

For parade applications or additional information concerning the Mardi Gras festivities, please call the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau at 409.883.1011 or the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce at 409.883.3536.