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Mardi Gras: From Beads to Cakes, What You Need to Know

Mimi — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:25:05 +0000

I love Mardi Gras season. In the past it signified the beginning of crawfish season but I have since discovered that I can get crawfish as early as November if I am willing to travel south. I went to Mardi Gras in New Orleans a few years ago. Twice actually. It was a lot of fun. One trip was what I call the "Parade Route" because the entire 4 days was spent going to parade after parade.

Red Dirt Renegades Live At Fat Jacks's Tonight For Fat Tuesday

Wes Spicher — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:44:06 +0000

The Red Dirt Renegades bring their style of Texas Country and Southern Rock to Fat Jack’s tonight. The Red Dirt Renegades play a variety of Red Dirt/Texas Country/Southern Rock songs. They are influenced by artists like Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owens, Stoney Larue, The Randy Rogers Band, and ZZ Top, to name a few. The [...]

Texarkana Mardi Gras Parade [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]

Mimi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:30:33 +0000

The First Annual Texarkana Mardi Gras Festival was a fabulous start to what I am sure is going to be many more events to come. There were many vendors and tons of choices for yummy food to try. Mardi Gras Hits Texarkana with Parades, Music and More The organization of this event was amazing given [...]

Mardi Gras Fun – Texarkana Front Street Festival Plaza [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:26 +0000

Texarkana’s first annual Mardi Gras celebration is now a memory. It was a huge success. Lots of people, parades, beads and fun for all. Here are some of the photos from what I hope is the first of many Mardi Gras events in Texarkana.

Cool Cars of the Texarkana Mardi Gras Parade [PHOTOS]

Mimi — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:12:41 +0000

The cars in the parade for the First Annual Texarkana Mardi Gras were awesome. It looked like all of the drivers and passengers will having a good time rolling through the parade route.

Mardi Gras Hits Texarkana with Parades, Music and More at Front Street Plaza

Mimi — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:00:22 +0000

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Texarkana for the very first festival ever to be held in the Twin Cities! Be on Front Street to catch the thousands of throws during the Krewe of Koinonia parade on Saturday. Below is the schedule of events and list of vendors. The Mardi Gras Festival at Front Street Plaza in [...]

Time to Get Your Mardi Gras Hat On

Mimi — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:25:37 +0000

Trying on silly hats is a favorite past time of mine but Mardi Gras hats make it an extra special occasion. My ‘framily’ (that’s friends and family mixed together) took a trip to Tubb’s Hardware in Bossier City a couple of weekends ago so we could get ready for Texarkana’s Mardi Gras celebration next month. [...]

Today's Word of the Day

Mimi — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:28:36 +0000

Did you miss the Word of the Day today? We don’t want you to miss out on 2500 VIP points so look below for your word today. Celebrate Mardi Gras today and wear your beads! Enter “Fat Tuesday” in Power 95-9′s VIP Club today before midnight to get your points.

10 Cute Dogs Dressed for Mardi Gras

Kathy Landin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:26:06 +0000

Next Tuesday is a big day…literally. This year, February 21st is Mardi Gras, or translated, Fat Tuesday. The day we all party down and do all kinds of sinful things before giving it all up for Lent. Yes, even the dogs. Why shouldn’t dogs get to have some fun for Mardi Gras? There are a [...]

Live Music in Texarkana This Weekend: Robert St. John Band at Fat Jacks, a New Club Opens and Hopkins Schedule

Mimi — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:32:05 +0000

Entertainment starts tonight with live music at Hopkins.A new club is open in Texarkana called Lead Bellies, located in the old Dixie Grill (aka Dixie Diner). Mardi Gras will be celebrated on Saturday at Fat Jack’s. Find out where all the fun is happening in Texarkana right here. Here is the schedule of live entertainment [...]

Blood Drive is Extended Through March 12th

Mimi — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:38:18 +0000

There will be a blood drive at our local center on College Drive March 3rd through 12th. Donate and receive a limited edition Mardi Gras “Krewe of Life” T-Shirt. The center’s hours are: Monday 9-6pm; Tuesday 9-7pm; Wednesday 9-6pm; Thursday 9-7pm; Friday 9-6pm; and Saturday 9-2pm. Lifeshare Blood Services is located at 1321 College Drive, [...]

Mardi Gras Around The World [VIDEO]

April Barnard — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:06:35 +0000

Did you think Mardi Gras was strictly a New Orleans thing? Think again.

In Belgium Mardi Gras is the most important day of the year. Belgians celebrate the Carnival of Binche in the city of Binche, which features lots of music and dancing.

Sweden celebrates Fettisdagen, translating to "Fat Tuesday."

In Canada Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the country, especially in the french-speaking Quebec, where the Quebec Winter Carnival is one of the most iconic of Canadian festivals.

Do You Know the History of Mardi Gras? [VIDEO]

April Barnard — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:53:35 +0000

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," a reference to the binge eating a lot of Catholics do before Lent. As is often the case with holidays, the Christian roots are intertwined with earlier pagan practices. It was very common for early church fathers to integrate elements of pagan ritual in an attempt to attract potential converts.

Mardi Gras itself originated in the Middle Ages and was brought to the U.S. by the French explorer Iberville. In 1827, Parisian-style masked balls were legalized in New Orleans after a long period of prohibition. The celebration soon became known for its celebrants' raucous behavior during fanciful parades.