Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler | S2 E3: Mardi Gras Southeast Texas

#MardiGras is upon us! And today’s guest is the Board Chairman for Mardi Gras Southeast Texas, Tim Romero.Now celebrating its 33rd year, Mardi Gras Southeast Texas is family friendly and there are many ways to get involved this weekend from joining or watching a parade to catching live entertainment and the carnival. The event is actually a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting 14 area non-profits!It all starts on Thursday (February 8) and runs through Sunday (February 11). Tim will give us the rundown of all the festivities this weekend.Resources:Mardi Gras Southeast Texas WebsiteDowntown Hotel/Convention Center Public Input MeetingDowntown Plan InputGenealogy Days at Tyrrell Historical LibraryBlack Men Read ProgramBeaumont Mural FestivalInformation on KrewesMardi Gras FacebookVisit Beaumont FacebookBeaumont Events FacebookCity Council ScheduleTopics0:00 Intro & Announcements3:01 Daily Festivities7:09 History9:11 Growing Downtown9:52 Mardi Gras Lingo11:18 Intermission Announcements12:36 How to Volunteer / Join a Krewe14:27 Family Fun15:17 Headliners17:34 Pricing19:00 New Events & Final Remarks21:54 Outro & AnnouncementsYou can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected] You can stream the Beaumont Beat on multiple platforms:Podcast WebsiteAudio onlyYouTubeFacebookContact us at: [email protected]