Frequently Asked Questions

The Mardi Gras on the Sabine celebration will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Mardi Gras on the Sabine will be held at the Riverfront Boardwalk & Pavilion, located at 601 W. Division Street in downtown Orange.

This is a F-R-E-E event! Tickets are not required, even the concerts are free!

Mardi Gras season is celebrated for several weeks during Carnival, a time of merriment beginning annually on Twelfth Night, or Epiphany, and ending on Fat Tuesday! It is a celebration of community, tradition, and our region’s culture, so bring your Krewe and get ready to pass a good time, cher!

A Second Line March is a lively New Orleans–style procession where the crowd doesn’t just watch—they dance, clap, and join the festivities!

Rooted in local tradition, it began as a way for communities to provide mutual aid and honor the lives of those recently departed. Over time, it has evolved into joyous celebrations of all kinds, from weddings and neighborhood gatherings to the world-famous Mardi Gras, when the streets come alive with music and dancing—and has become a cherished symbol of the region’s culture.

On Saturday, February 7th at 3:00 pm, during Mardi Gras on the Sabine, the Big Fun Brass Band will kick things off, leading the Krewe de Kids Parade, followed by Krewe Royalty, Krewe members, and revelers, as everyone joins the Second Line March down the Riverfront Boardwalk & Pavilion! Families, friends, and spectators are encouraged to march along behind the kids—waving handkerchiefs, strutting with colorful umbrellas, and dancing as the brass band leads the way! Umbrellas and handkerchiefs will be provided while supplies last.

To register to participate in the Krewe de Kids Parade, please review and fill out the form here: Krewe de Kids Registration Form

The Krewe of Krewes Parade, hosted by the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, will roll at 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in downtown Orange. The route begins at 1st Street and Front Avenue, turns left on 5th Street, right on Division Street (passing the Riverfront Boardwalk and Pavilion), right on 10th Street, and then right on Green Avenue.

Businesses, organizations, friend groups, and more are encouraged to participate by entering a float in the parade! For information about registering a float, contact the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce at 409-883-3536 or visit their website at https://orangetexaschamber.org/

Wayne Toups will perform on Saturday, February 7th at 8:30 pm at the Riverfront Boardwalk & Pavilion (located at 601 W. Division Street in downtown Orange) following the Krewe of Krewes Parade.

Live Music Lineup: 

• 3:00 pm: Big Fun Brass Band
• 7:00 pm: Four Horses
• 8:30 pm: Wayne Toups

Tickets are not required for this FREE event!

With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted on festival grounds.

Coolers are not permitted in the festival grounds. 

The VFW Post 2775 and Free State Cellars Winery will be on site serving adult beverages. Additional vendors will be available selling non-alcoholic beverages and a variety of food items.

All parking is FREE!

Parking will be available in downtown Orange, but is limited. We do encourage attendees to carpool and arrive in groups. 

NOTE: Do not park on the street along the parade route.