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Mardi Gras Southeast Texas Returns to Doggett Ford Park
Three-day celebration features parades, free parking, and discounted float positions for participants
Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:07pm
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Mardi Gras Southeast Texas will host its 34th annual celebration at Doggett Ford Park in Beaumont, Texas from February 28 to March 2, 2026. The event will feature multiple parades, including the traditional chicken toss, golf cart and ATV parade, motorcycle parade, Valero Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade, royalty parade, munchkin parade, umbrella brigade parade, and the ExxonMobil Motor Parade. Organizers are offering open slots for participants who want to ride on floats and throw beads during the parades.
Why it matters
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas is a long-standing community event that brings together residents of Beaumont and the surrounding region to celebrate the Mardi Gras tradition. The move to Doggett Ford Park last year proved successful, allowing attendees to get up close and catch more beads during the parades.
The details
The festivities begin on Friday evening with the traditional chicken toss at 5 p.m., followed by a golf cart and ATV parade at 7:30 p.m. and the ExxonMobil Krewe of Krewes Parade at 8 p.m. Saturday's schedule includes a motorcycle parade at 5:30 p.m. and the Valero Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade at 6 p.m. Sunday features family-oriented events throughout the day, including a royalty parade, munchkin parade, umbrella brigade parade, and the ExxonMobil Motor Parade beginning at 4 p.m.
- The Mardi Gras Southeast Texas celebration will take place from February 28 to March 2, 2026.
- The festivities begin on Friday, February 28 with the traditional chicken toss at 5 p.m.
- The golf cart and ATV parade is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28.
- The ExxonMobil Krewe of Krewes Parade is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, February 28.
- The motorcycle parade is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 29.
- The Valero Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 29.
- The ExxonMobil Motor Parade is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1.
The players
Tim Romero
One of the event organizers for Mardi Gras Southeast Texas.
Doggett Ford Park
The venue that will host the Mardi Gras Southeast Texas celebration for the second consecutive year.
ExxonMobil
The sponsor of the Krewe of Krewes Parade and the Motor Parade.
Valero
The sponsor of the Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade.
What they’re saying
“Last year was our first year to do it at Ford Park, and I think it worked really well. Everybody was able to get up close and catch a ton of beads, and that's what's gonna be happening again this year.”
— Tim Romero, Event Organizer
What’s next
Organizers have open slots available for participants who want to ride on floats and throw beads during the parades. Those interested can contact the Mardi Gras Southeast Texas office.
The takeaway
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas continues to be a beloved community event that brings together residents of Beaumont and the surrounding region to celebrate the Mardi Gras tradition. The move to Doggett Ford Park has proven successful, allowing attendees to get up close and catch more beads during the parades.
