Visit Port Arthur is your guide to the abundant culture, birding and beaching, as well as fantastic Port Arthur hotels, restaurants and entertainment. Lake Sabine and the Gulf of Mexico coast connect to our city. We have all the water you could ever want, within minutes. Our beaches are surrounded by nothing but nature, for miles and miles.
We have fishing holes for fresh and salt water anglers and Mardi Gras is always a catch away. Come taste our Cajun flavor, lose yourself in our dramatic Port Arthur history, and absorb all the natural beauty that the city of Port Arthur has to share. Add your energy to ours.
Coconuts a “lucky score” at Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas
All that New Orleans research must have been so hard on Jan Walker, but her Majestic Krewe of Aurora want the 20th 
anniversary of Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas to go down right.
“We’ve reached back to the roots of Mardi Gras and will be honoring all the traditional symbols of the season. Don't be surprised if you encounter a little Cajun Spice; a Jazz Man; some Justice, Faith and Power, and maybe even a Jester or two,” Walker said.
Wayne Toups, Kevin Fowler, Geno Delafose, Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois and Ryan Foret are among performers set for concerts Feb. 16-19 in downtown Port Arthur. Lighted parades, a carnival and bead catching make this a family affair.
“In researching fun traditions related to my Royalty costume, which harkens back to Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, I was intrigued by the Mardi Gras coconuts created by the Zulu Krewe,” Walker said. “I ordered a bag of plain black coconuts from New Orleans, from the same business that supplies many of the coconuts used by the actual members of the Zulu Krewe.”
Friends adorned the treasures and Walker says that if you’re “very lucky, you just may score one during this year’s Royalty March.” The march is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.
If you can tear the kids away from festival grounds, visit nearby Museum of the Gulf Coast for ¡Carnaval!, an exhibit of the festival season throughout the world.
Port Arthur’s also your home port for a Texas fishing vacation and beach bird watching at Sea Rim State Park. More info is at www.portarthur.com/mardigras, www.facebook.com/mardigrassetx and www.facebook.com/kreweofaurora. Continue reading “Coconuts a “lucky score” at Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas” »
anniversary of Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas to go down right.
“We’ve reached back to the roots of Mardi Gras and will be honoring all the traditional symbols of the season. Don't be surprised if you encounter a little Cajun Spice; a Jazz Man; some Justice, Faith and Power, and maybe even a Jester or two,” Walker said.
Wayne Toups, Kevin Fowler, Geno Delafose, Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois and Ryan Foret are among performers set for concerts Feb. 16-19 in downtown Port Arthur. Lighted parades, a carnival and bead catching make this a family affair.
“In researching fun traditions related to my Royalty costume, which harkens back to Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, I was intrigued by the Mardi Gras coconuts created by the Zulu Krewe,” Walker said. “I ordered a bag of plain black coconuts from New Orleans, from the same business that supplies many of the coconuts used by the actual members of the Zulu Krewe.”
Friends adorned the treasures and Walker says that if you’re “very lucky, you just may score one during this year’s Royalty March.” The march is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.
If you can tear the kids away from festival grounds, visit nearby Museum of the Gulf Coast for ¡Carnaval!, an exhibit of the festival season throughout the world.
Port Arthur’s also your home port for a Texas fishing vacation and beach bird watching at Sea Rim State Park. More info is at www.portarthur.com/mardigras, www.facebook.com/mardigrassetx and www.facebook.com/kreweofaurora. Continue reading “Coconuts a “lucky score” at Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas” »Come to ¡Carnaval!
Mardi Gras means parades, music and Cajun food in Port Arthur. We get all green, 
gold and purple as Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas draws revelers to downtown Port Arthur, Feb. 16-19. Across Europe and the Americas, masked good times are called ¡Carnaval!, the title for a Museum of the Gulf Coast exhibit highlighting the season where cultures let loose. The National Endowment of the Arts display shares images of celebrations that began in 12th century Rome.
In Laza, Spain, celebrants might throw dirt and ants at neighbors. On the other side of the Atlantic, in Brazil, throngs gather to play frevo music or dance the passo, while in Tlaxcala, Mexico, men dress as French dandies and perform a burlesque dance. In New Orleans, the famed Mardi Gras krewes don outlandish costumes and parade the streets.
Folk art, costumes, video, masks and memorabilia will be on view through March 18. For information, call (409) 982-7000 or visit www.museumofthegulfcoast.org. Continue reading “Come to ¡Carnaval!” »
gold and purple as Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas draws revelers to downtown Port Arthur, Feb. 16-19. Across Europe and the Americas, masked good times are called ¡Carnaval!, the title for a Museum of the Gulf Coast exhibit highlighting the season where cultures let loose. The National Endowment of the Arts display shares images of celebrations that began in 12th century Rome.
In Laza, Spain, celebrants might throw dirt and ants at neighbors. On the other side of the Atlantic, in Brazil, throngs gather to play frevo music or dance the passo, while in Tlaxcala, Mexico, men dress as French dandies and perform a burlesque dance. In New Orleans, the famed Mardi Gras krewes don outlandish costumes and parade the streets.
Folk art, costumes, video, masks and memorabilia will be on view through March 18. For information, call (409) 982-7000 or visit www.museumofthegulfcoast.org. Continue reading “Come to ¡Carnaval!” »Mardi Gras: Catch the Excitement
The ever-popular Wayne Toups will be among headliners for the 20th 
anniversary edition of Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas, the party that colors downtown Port Arthur green, gold and purple from Feb. 15-19. Lighted night parades with bead-tossing revelers fill the schedule along with chicken and motorcycle parades. Elaborate costumes , Cajun music, a carnival and street food make a family-friendly event in Port Arthur. Visit mardigras.portarthur.com for more info and make sure to visit Museum of the Gulf Coast for ¡CARNAVAL! , a traveling exhibit featuring festival exhibits from around the world.
Parades and entertainment
Thursday, Feb. 16
anniversary edition of Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas, the party that colors downtown Port Arthur green, gold and purple from Feb. 15-19. Lighted night parades with bead-tossing revelers fill the schedule along with chicken and motorcycle parades. Elaborate costumes , Cajun music, a carnival and street food make a family-friendly event in Port Arthur. Visit mardigras.portarthur.com for more info and make sure to visit Museum of the Gulf Coast for ¡CARNAVAL! , a traveling exhibit featuring festival exhibits from around the world.
Parades and entertainment
Thursday, Feb. 16
- 4:45 p.m. - Curir du Mardi Gras, to begin at Rose Hill and Lakeshore Drive, ending at festival grounds.
- 6 p.m. - Longneck Road
- 8 p.m. - Joel Martin Project
- 6 p.m. - Longneck Road
- 8 p.m. - Joel Martin Project
- 7 p.m. - Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie
- 7 p.m. - Valero Krewe of Krewes Parade from Rose Hill to Procter Street to Houston Avenue.
- 7 p.m. - Golf card and ATV Parade, from Rose Hill to Procter Street to Houston Avenue.
- 10 p.m. - Kevin Fowler
- 1 p.m. - Krewes Royalty March, inside festival grounds
- 3 p.m., - Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois and the Ken Marvel Band
- 5:30 p.m. - Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners
- 5:30 p.m. - Motorcycle Showcase Parade, from Rose Hill to Procter Street to Houston Avenue
- 6 p.m. - Total Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade, from Rose Hill to Procter Street to Houston Avenue.
- 8:30 p.m. - Champagne Room
- 10 p.m. - Stoney Larue
- 2 p.m. – Munchkin Parade, costumed children, inside grounds
- 3 p.m. – Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition
- 4 p.m. Richard Industrial group Motor Parade, from Rose Hill to Procter Street to Houston Avenue.
- 6:30 p.m. – Wayne Toups & ZydeCajun
"Southern Discomfort"
Museum of the Gulf Coast will present several showings of the BBC documentary
“Southern Discomfort” to celebrate what would have been Janis Joplin's 69th birthday. Showings will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day beginning Thursday, Jan. 19 through Sat., Jan. 21. Film attendance includes complimentary admission to the Museum's many exhibits including the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame featuring 65 artists of different genres. The first 10 people to attend each day will receive a free itunes compilation CD featuring the music of Joplin as well as artists who either inspired her or were inspired by her.
Janis Lyn Joplin was born on January 19, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas. She would later become one of the most influential musicians in American music history. This iconic singer and artist has been given the informal title "Queen of Rock." Although Joplin's early years which included attending Port Arthur Schools, Port Arthur College and Lamar University in Beaumont were not uncommon, Joplin was a true individual. Stepping out from the conformity of the 1950s, she eventually found herself in California.
The Museum's Music Hall of Fame features a permanent exhibit on the life and career of Janis Joplin with a wide array of artwork, personal effects, photographs and memorabilia as well as a replica of Joplin's painted Porsche. Audio-visual touch screens as well as an old fashioned juke box allow visitors to see and hear Janis' soulful performances. The Museum's gift shop offers a wide variety of souvenirs commemorating Joplin's influence and worldwide impact.
Visitors may also enjoy seeing Port Arthur sites related to the life of Janis Joplin. A downloadable driving tour brochure is available on the Museum’s website: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org and hard copies are available at the Museum and the Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau located at 3401 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
The Museum of the Gulf Coast is owned and operated by the Port Arthur Historical Society in partnership with Lamar State College - Port Arthur and the City of Port Arthur. It is located at 700 Procter Street in downtown Port Arthur. The Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 409-982-7000. Continue reading ““Southern Discomfort”” »
“Southern Discomfort” to celebrate what would have been Janis Joplin's 69th birthday. Showings will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day beginning Thursday, Jan. 19 through Sat., Jan. 21. Film attendance includes complimentary admission to the Museum's many exhibits including the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame featuring 65 artists of different genres. The first 10 people to attend each day will receive a free itunes compilation CD featuring the music of Joplin as well as artists who either inspired her or were inspired by her.
Janis Lyn Joplin was born on January 19, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas. She would later become one of the most influential musicians in American music history. This iconic singer and artist has been given the informal title "Queen of Rock." Although Joplin's early years which included attending Port Arthur Schools, Port Arthur College and Lamar University in Beaumont were not uncommon, Joplin was a true individual. Stepping out from the conformity of the 1950s, she eventually found herself in California.
The Museum's Music Hall of Fame features a permanent exhibit on the life and career of Janis Joplin with a wide array of artwork, personal effects, photographs and memorabilia as well as a replica of Joplin's painted Porsche. Audio-visual touch screens as well as an old fashioned juke box allow visitors to see and hear Janis' soulful performances. The Museum's gift shop offers a wide variety of souvenirs commemorating Joplin's influence and worldwide impact.
Visitors may also enjoy seeing Port Arthur sites related to the life of Janis Joplin. A downloadable driving tour brochure is available on the Museum’s website: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org and hard copies are available at the Museum and the Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau located at 3401 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur, Texas 77642.
The Museum of the Gulf Coast is owned and operated by the Port Arthur Historical Society in partnership with Lamar State College - Port Arthur and the City of Port Arthur. It is located at 700 Procter Street in downtown Port Arthur. The Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 409-982-7000. Continue reading ““Southern Discomfort”” »Thin walls of wood hold wine
People want to know how Earl Rutherford gets his wood work so shiny and smooth. Then they want to touch it. The wood turner exhibiting at Texas Artists Museum said he doesn’t know what the grain will look like until the bark comes off, then
the wood will reveal its character. Admire, handle and even purchase his impossibly thin-walled goblets and wine glasses, boxes, eggs and interlocking pattern pieces. Don’t ask to go home with the ice cream scoop. It’s for his wife. The Groves native now lives in Beaumont, where the Woodworkers of Southeast Texas meet each fourth Monday at his workshop.
In January, Texas Artists Museum is also hosting Lamar University Students and work of Slava Protopopov. For more art in Port Arthur, visit Museum of the Gulf Coast, and remember Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas is set for Feb. 16-19 in downtown Port Arthur. Continue reading “Thin walls of wood hold wine” »
the wood will reveal its character. Admire, handle and even purchase his impossibly thin-walled goblets and wine glasses, boxes, eggs and interlocking pattern pieces. Don’t ask to go home with the ice cream scoop. It’s for his wife. The Groves native now lives in Beaumont, where the Woodworkers of Southeast Texas meet each fourth Monday at his workshop.
In January, Texas Artists Museum is also hosting Lamar University Students and work of Slava Protopopov. For more art in Port Arthur, visit Museum of the Gulf Coast, and remember Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas is set for Feb. 16-19 in downtown Port Arthur. Continue reading “Thin walls of wood hold wine” »Follow Us!
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