Experience Fun at the Mardi Gras Upriver Celebration in Jefferson

There are a lot of Mardi Gras celebrations going on this weekend all over the Ark-la-Tex.  One of the biggest and most popular Mardi Gras celebrations is the Krewe of Hebe Mardi Gras Upriver this weekend in historic downtown Jefferson, Texas.

2025 Mardi Gras Upriver

The fun starts on Friday, February 28 and the party goes until Sunday, March 2 in the historic district of Jefferson. This year the theme is, "Rock n' Roll Upriver" with a ton of live music, wild and crazy parades, cajun cuisine, crawfish, food vendors, carnival rides, and loads of festive bead-tossing and other Mardi Gras fun-filled activities for all ages.

2025 Mardi Gras Schedule of Events

Friday, Feb. 28

Krewe of Hebe DooDah Parade - 7 PM

Live Music on the Mardi Gras Main Stage

Dragstrip Phantoms - 7 PM - Retro Rock-a-Billy Roots Band from Shreveport, LA.

Saturday, March 1

Mardi Gras Upriver Parades

Krewe of Hebe Motorcycle Parade - 1:45 PM

Krewe of Hebe Grand Parade - 2 PM

Live Music on the Mardi Gras Main Stage

Josh Davis - Top 20 Multi-Award Winning Elvis Tribute Artist - 11 AM

Lone Star Skynard - Dallas-based Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band - 3 PM

SnakeBone - '70s and '80s Classic Rock Band - 5:30 PM

Bluez Boyz Band - Tyler-based Blues, Classic Rock, Country, and Funk  - 8:30 PM

Sunday, March 2

Mardi Gras Kids Parade

Krewe of Hebe Children's Parade - 2 PM

Children's Activities - 3 PM

DJ and Karaoke - Noon - 5 PM

Get dressed up in your most outlandish outfit and join the fun in Jefferson, Texas this weekend for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Mardi Gras Upriver celebration.

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