Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Update: June 14, 2005

Event additions

June 17, 2005
June 16 - 17. Starts at 2 p.m.
Juneteenth Hip-Hop Celebration
KZWA-FM, Vibe 1053
Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 491-9955
Food, drinks, arts and craft vendors 2-4 p.m. - KZWA work the runway fashion extreme "Hip-Hop Wear, Athletic Wear, Formal Wear and more." 4:30 p.m. - BBQ cook out featuring the hottest BBQ chef's in Louisiana and Texas 7 p.m. - Scarface Concert with Lil Weebie and Lil Boosie.

June 17, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration pageant and banquet
Contact: Dr. Willie Brown
Mt. Olive Missionary Church, Jasper
Phone: 409 383-5461
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Sen. Alma Allen is the guest speaker.

June 18, 2005
Juneteenth Celebration
Contact: Dr. Willie Brown
Sandy Creek Park, Jasper
Phone: 409 383-5461
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Event features activities for the whole family. There's a parade, arts and crafts, health issue and diversity training, bingo, dominos, fishing, music, and food. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. A fireworks caps the day.

June 19, 2005
8 a.m.
T-Gator Triathlon Series
Contact: Lake Charles Triathletes, Inc.
Sam Houston Jones State Park, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 433-9266
Web: www.lakecharlestriathletes.com
Admission: $20 for advanced registration, $25 on race day.
Tri #2: 500m swim/13 mile bike/2 mile run

June 24, 2005
June 24 - 25
"Whispers in the Wind" program
Heritage Village Museum, U.S. Hwy. 190 W., Woodville 75979
Phone: 409 283-2272 or 800-323-0389 (reservations)
E-mail: info@heritage-village.org
Web: www.heritage-village.org
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12
Last two weekends in June. This is an original Outdoor historical drama performed in the middle of the Village. The cast includes Tyler County residents who recreate the story of pioneer East Texas.

June 25, 2005
Gulf Coast Jam postponed to 9/3/05

July 02, 2005
4 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Contact: Debbie Foster, KJAS Radio
Sandy Creek Park, Jasper
Phone: 409 384-2626
E-mail: dfoster@kjas.com
Web: www.kjas.com
Admission: Entry to the park is free. However, donations are appreciated.
Games and festivities begin at 4 p.m. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.
Events include a dunking booth, duck derby, water slide, face painting, balloon animals, temporary tattoos, putt-putt golf, food vendors and special entertainment by the Boogie Kings from Louisiana.

July 04, 2005
6 p.m.
Red, White, Blue and You
Contact: SWLA CVB
Lake Charles Civic Center
Phone: 337 436-9588
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Parade starts at 6 p.m. on Mill Street in downtown Lake Charles and heads south on Ryan to Sallier Street. A salute to the armed forces and entertainment follows at 7 p.m. in the Outdoor Pavilion. The evening concludes with a fireworks extravaganza at 9 p.m.
Annual, Est. 1993

July 04, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Contact: Carol Wommack
Carl Parker Center, Lamar State College - Port Arthur Campus, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6101
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com/july.cfm
Features chorus groups, patriotic music and fireworks.
The fireworks display will begin around 9 p.m.
Annual, Est. 1999

July 04, 2005
Downtown Freedom Fest
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3571

July 09, 2005
8 p.m.
Ishmali Center Celebration
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

July 15, 2005
July 15 - 16
Sheriff's Posse Rodeo
Contact: Harry Corbett or Becky Rodent
Hwy 105 at the Sheriff Posse Arena, Orange
Phone: 409 886-3297 or 409 886-2638
Annual, usually the 3rd week of July

July 16, 2005
July 16 - 17 on Sat. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Cajun Food and Music Festival
Contact: festival office
Burton Coliseum, 7001 Gulf Hwy., Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 494-0018 or 337 477-4752
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Admission: $5 per person, children under 12 are free.
Burton Coliseum jumps with Cajun sounds. Savory Cajun specialties like jambalaya, gumbo, etouffée, and more are in the gumbo pot along with Cajun spices that have pleased taste buds for centuries. Other festival highlights include raffles, arts and crafts booths and games for kids.
Featured performers include Ellis Vanicor & Laccassine Playboys at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Joe Simon & Louisiana Cajun Noon Dance Troupe Performance at 1 to 1:30 p.m., Amateur Accordion Contest at 2 to 3:30 p.m., Jackie Callier & the Cajun Cousins at 2:30 p.m., dance contest at 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lesa Cormier & the Sundown Playboys at 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ed Gary & Louisiana Cajun Aces at 8 to 11 p.m.
Lake Charles Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association presents.
Annual, Est 1998

July 16, 2005
9 a.m.
TaeKwonDo Plus Competition
Contact: Wayne Mathews, TaeKwonDo Plus
7763 9th Ave, Port Arthur 77642
Phone: 409 724-6668
E-mail: tplus@gt.rr.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

July 17, 2005
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cajun Food and Music Festival continues
Featured performers include Richard LeBouef & Two Step at 8 to 9 a.m., French Mass with French Choir at 9:30 to 11 a.m., Phil Menard & Louisiana Travelers at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mack Manual & Lake Charles Rambles at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Ron Miller & Midnight Rambles at 3:30 to 5 p.m., Kaleb Trahan & Friends Miller & Midnight Rambles at 3:30 to 5 p.m.

July 17, 2005
2 to 2:30 p.m.
NASTRYK - The Peanut 400
Logan's Road House, 3509 Gerstner Memorial Pkwy, Lake Charles 70605
Phone: 337 562-2005
Web: www.bbbs-swla.net
Admission: The cost is $100 per team, which is $25 per person.
The NASTRYK Peanut 400 is an adult tricycle race which benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana. Each race consists of a four-member team with each team member making a loop around the track.
Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsors.

July 23, 2005
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Summer Grace Gospel Festival
Contact: Tonia Pence
Merchant's Parking Lot, Lake Charles
Phone: 337 478-0320
Featured performances include 10 am - noon "old-time" gospel groups will perform; noon - 2 pm will be blue grass gospel groups; 2 - 4 pm church choirs; 4 -6 pm individuals and small groups; 6 - 8 pm a youth worship experience.
There will be food and fun for all ages.
Friends of Families of Southwest Louisiana (FRIENDS) sponsors.

July 23, 2005
6 to 11 p.m.
SWLA Press Club Gridiron
Lake Charles Civic Center - main coliseum, Lake Charles
Phone: 337 433-8502
E-mail: gridironshow@yahoo.com
Admission: $60 per ticket or a table of eight for $450.
An annual roasting of politicians, newsmakers and other deserving (or not so deserving) targets. There will be new skits and stage setups.
Advertising & Press Club of SWLA presents.
Annual.

August 05, 2005
August 5 - 6
OCARC Fishing Tournament
Contact: John Thomas
Orange
Phone: 409 886-1363
E-mail: ocarc@pnx.com
Web: www.ocarc.com/founding_of_ocarc.htm
Annual, 1st weekend in August

August 06, 2005
August 6 - 7
Idlers Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Contact: Wesley Blanchard or Ray Allen Aucoin
Burton Coliseum, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 474-7242 or 337 885-9363
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Admission: Car entries are $20.
The show features games, door prizes, food, the Car Coral, music, trophies, and a 50-50 raffle.
The Idlers sponsor.
Annual, Est. 2004

August 06, 2005
OCARC Fishing Tournament continues

August 07, 2005
Idlers Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show continues

August 20, 2005
August 20 - 21 at 9 a.m.
Triangle Bird Club’s Exotic Bird Fair
Contact: Andy Sanford
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 982-7404
E-mail: birdman@exp.net
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Annual, Est. 1993

August 21, 2005
Triangle Bird Show continues

August 22, 2005
7 p.m.
Air Force Band of the West Concert
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

August 24, 2005
August 24 - 27
ESPN2 Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup Tournament
Contact: David Healy
Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 888 372-6544
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.Redfishnation.com
Admission: free to the public
The third stop on the 2005 Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup. Up to 130 of the nation's top redfishing teams compete for three days as the ESPN2 cameras capture all the action. Event includes the Redfish Cup tailgate party, Ducks Unlimited Big Air Dog Competition, food and something for the entire family. The public is invited to attend the weigh-ins and vendors will be at the Lake Charles Civic Center throughout the tournament.
The Redfish Nation presents.

August 25, 2005
ESPN2 Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup continues

August 26, 2005
ESPN2 Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup continues

August 27, 2005
ESPN2 Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup continues

September 03, 2005
5:30 p.m.
Gulf Coast Jam
Contact: Don Ball
Logan Music Park, Pleasure Island OR Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801 or 409 722-3699
E-mail: triangleconcert@webtv.net or pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
The Jam highlights music of the Golden Triangle and Gulf Coast area.
It features live performances by area blues artists, with nationally known headliners

September 09, 2005
September 9 - 11
Carlyss Cajun Bon Ton Festival
Contact: Art Little or Lyndon LeBlanc, festival co-chairs
St. Theresa Catholic Church, 4822 Carlyss Drive, Carlyss, La. 70665
Phone: 337 583-2597 or 337 583-7725
E-mail: leeroycates@camtel.net
Web: www.st-theresa-parish.org/bon_ton_festival.htm

September 10, 2005
Mexican Fiesta
Contact: Zita Downs or Tony Ramirez
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 724-6134
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Event features Mexican food, music, folkloric entertainment Queen's Coronation, novelties, crafts and programs.

September 10, 2005
Midnight Fantasies Lakefront Car & Truck Show
Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 478-0500
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
See hundreds of cars and trucks. Event features vendors, food and live music.
Midnight Fantasies presents.

September 11, 2005
Free Admission to the Museum of the Gulf Coast
Contact: Shannon Harris
Museum Of The Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor, Port Arthur 77640
Phone: 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu
Admission: Free.

September 17, 2005
Carlyss Cajun Bon Ton Festival continues

September 17, 2005
Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival pageant
South Beauregard School Auditorium, Ragley, La.
Phone: 337 725-3444
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Ragley Historical Society presents.
Annual, Est. 1999, held on the 3rd Saturday of September

September 17, 2005
Solid Gold Rock 'n Roll Show
Contact: Shannon Harris
Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center, 700 Procter St., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu

September 18, 2005
2 p.m.
Groves Pecan Festival Pageant
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-3631
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

September 18, 2005
Carlyss Cajun Bon Ton Festival continues

September 22, 2005
Texas State Forest Festival continues

September 23, 2005
September 23 - 24
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre
Contact: Kirby-Hill House
210 West Main Street, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-3413
E-mail: info@kirby-hillhouse.com
Web: kirby-hillhouse.com
Admission: Tickets are $50 per person by check, cash, Visa or MasterCard.
Dinner is catered and served with elegant china, silver and lace. The menu is also late 40's and includes an appetizer, soup and green salad. A main course with rolls served with wine or water, tea upon request. Following dinner is a dessert and an after-dinner wine. Dinner is completed with coffee.
Doors open at 6:40 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m.

September 23, 2005
September 23 - 24
Dulcimer Festival
Contact: Silsbee Chamber Of Commerce
Silsbee / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 385-5562
Web: www.bigthicketdirectory.com/pages/silsbeechamber.html
Annual

September 23, 2005
Texas State Forest Festival continues

September 24, 2005
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre continues

September 24, 2005
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Calca-Chew Food Festival
St. Margaret Catholic Church, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 439-4585
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
The Calca-Chew festival highlights the famous southern cooking in Southwest Louisiana. Complete with activities for kids, a petting zoo, games and a train ride. This is an event for the whole family.

September 24, 2005
10 a.m.
Clouds of Glory Gospel Singing
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 724-7168
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

September 24, 2005
Dulcimer Festival continues

September 24, 2005
Old Timers' Day
Sour Lake / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 287-3512
Event is a small town fair with rides, food and music. It also includes the Old Timers' Day Dance.
annual

September 24, 2005
Texas State Forest Festival continues

September 25, 2005
Texas State Forest Festival continues

September 28, 2005
September 28 - October 8
Lion's Club Carnival
Orange
Phone: 409 779-9932
E-mail: Info@OrangeLions.com
Web: www.orangelions.com
Annual, Est. 1941

September 30, 2005
TBA September
Dick Dowling Days
Contact: Michael Smith
Sabine Pass, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 963-3272
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 01, 2005
October 1 - 2 at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lake Area Bird Fair
Contact: Debbie Duplichan
Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 217-8855
E-mail: lcbirdfair@bellsouth.net
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Admission: $2 for adults, children under 12 are free
Lake Area Bird Club presents.

October 01, 2005
CavOILcade Coronation
Contact: Pam Trosclair
Memorial High School, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-1009 or 409 983-4043
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 01, 2005
Fall Festival
Contact: Elizabeth Street
Courthouse Square, downtown Jasper
Phone: 409 384-2762
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Event features arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and something for everyone in the family.
Annual, Est. 1977

October 07, 2005
October 7 - 8
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre
Contact: Kirby-Hill House
210 West Main Street, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-3413
E-mail: info@kirby-hillhouse.com
Web: kirby-hillhouse.com
Admission: Tickets are $50 per person by check, cash, Visa or MasterCard.
Dinner is catered and served with elegant china, silver and lace. The menu is also late 40's and includes an appetizer, soup and green salad. A main course with rolls served with wine or water, tea upon request. Following dinner is a dessert and an after-dinner wine. Dinner is completed with coffee.
Doors open at 6:40 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m.

October 08, 2005
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre continues

October 08, 2005
7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Regional Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 08, 2005
October 8 - 9
Art in the Park Festival
Contact: Darline Zavada, Orange convention and visitors bureau director
Stark Park, downtown Orange
Phone: 409 883-1011
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Web: www.orangetexas.org
Area and regional artist gather to display, demonstrate and sell their artwork.
Event also features light blues and jazz music, and a kid's alley of hands-on activities.
Annual, Est. 2003

October 08, 2005
CavOILcade Parade, Fishing Tournament, Flea Market
Contact: Pam Trosclair
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-1009 or 409 983-4043
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 09, 2005
S.E.T.X. Promotions Hispanic Concert
Contact: Rita Acuna or Eddie Cervantez
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 860-5806 or 409 727-8187
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 13, 2005
October 13 - 23
YMBL South Texas State Fair
Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-9991
E-mail: ccolletti@ymbl.org
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Young Men's Business League sponsors.
Annual, Est. 1942

October 14, 2005
October 14 - 15 (tentative dates) at 7 p.m.
NAACP Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 14, 2005
October 14 - 16
Harvest Festival
Heritage Village Museum, U.S. Hwy. 190 W., Woodville 75979
Phone: 409 283-2272 or 800-323-0389 (reservations)
E-mail: info@heritage-village.org
Web: www.heritage-village.org
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12
This is the largest fall folklife festival in East Texas. It features pioneer East Texas crafts, demonstrations, people in period costume, shows of both music and dance and interesting food.
Annual, Est. 1988, held the 3rd weekend in October.

October 14, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 15, 2005
(tentative date) at 7 p.m.
NAACP Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 15, 2005
Harvest Festival continues

October 15, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 16, 2005
Harvest Festival continues

October 16, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 17, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 18, 2005
October 18 - 23
Cal-Cam Fair
Contact: Richard F Haught
Cal-Cam Fair Grounds, 923 Lewis St. Sulphur, La.
Phone: 337 583-4084 or 800 456-7952
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Good old-fashioned country fair features livestock competitions, food booths, pageants, carnival rides, live entertainment, baked and canned goods competitions and more.
The event was named as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2003.
Cal-Cam Fair presents.
Annual, Est. 1925

October 18, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 19, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 19, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 20, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 20, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 21, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 21, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 22, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 22, 2005
Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival
Ragley Historical Square, La.
Phone: 337 725-3444
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Festival presents Ragley's cultural activities and events including early settlement, town history, early family histories,
Event features craft and food booths and plenty of gospel and bluegrass music.
Each year the society has a pageant on the 3rd Saturday of September at South Beauregard School Auditorium.
Ragley Historical Society presents.
Annual, Est. 1999

October 22, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 23, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 23, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 31, 2005
TBA October
Chamber Golf Tournament
Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0279
Annual

October 31, 2005
TBA October
Ghost Ride & Haunted Ship
Orange
Phone: 409 883-6387

October 31, 2005
TBA October
Girls Haven Gumbo Festival
Beaumont
Phone: 800 392-4401

October 31, 2005
TBA October
Go Texan Days
Orange
Phone: 409 883-0901

October 31, 2005
TBA October
Heritage House "Past Times Days"
Orange
Phone: 409 886-5395

November 05, 2005
Turkey Trot
Contact: Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital
Jasper
Phone: 409 384-5461
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Annual, Est. 2000

November 12, 2005
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
International Music & Cultural Festival
Ryan, Broad and Pujo streets, downtown Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 491-1440
Web: www.cityoflakecharles.com
Admission: free outdoor festival.
Activities include a Parade of Cultures, costumes, folk dances, artist demonstrations, cultural displays, live performances and authentic international cuisine.
Annual

November 12, 2005
11 a.m.
St. Catherine of Sienna Taste of Culture
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4006
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

November 18, 2005
November 18 - 19
Rod Run
Contact: Alvin C Prewitt
Jasper
Phone: 409 384-8745
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Sponsored by the Lakes Area Cruisers
Annual, Est. 2001

November 19, 2005
Courhouse Little Light Festival
Kountze / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 246-3413

November 19, 2005
Rod Run continues

November 30, 2005
TBA November
Holiday in the Park
Contact: Theresa Van Meter
WESCO Baseball Park, Burnett Street, Orange
Phone: 409 883-3468
Event features food, craft items and entertainment.

November 30, 2005
TBA November
Night of Nederland Cuisine
Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0279

December 01, 2005
December 1 - 13
SWLA Christmas Lighting Festival
Contact: Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
Lake Charles area, La.
Phone: 337 439-ARTS, 800 456-7952 or 337 436-9588
Web: www.cityoflakecharles.com
Events include the Lighting Ceremony, lighted boat parade and a fireworks display.
Other area cities share the event with a Santa 5K Run, Kris Kringle’s Arts and Crafts Festival, and Christmas tree ceremonies in most cities.
Annual, held on 1st Saturday of December.

December 01, 2005
December 1 - 31
WH Stark House "Christmas Traditions"
Orange
Phone: 409 883-0817

December 02, 2005
Lighted Night Time Christmas Parade
Lumberton / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 755-0554
Annual, Est. 2002

December 03, 2005
Christmas in the Big Thicket
Contact: Silsbee Chamber Of Commerce
Silsbee / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 385-5562
Web: www.bigthicketdirectory.com/pages/silsbeechamber.html

December 03, 2005
Christmas Parade, Tour of Homes, Progressive Dinner
Contact: Jasper Chamber Of Commerce
Jasper
Phone: 409 384-2762
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Annual

December 03, 2005
Christmas Twilight Tour
Heritage Village Museum, U.S. Hwy. 190 W., Woodville 75979
Phone: 409 283-2272 or 800-323-0389 (reservations)
E-mail: info@heritage-village.org
Web: www.heritage-village.org
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12
Decorated in period Christmas decorations of greenery and ribbons, Heritage Village features an evening of seasonal music and festive food.

December 03, 2005
Las Posadas
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-8017
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

December 08, 2005
Lighted Christmas
Sour Lake / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 287-3512

December 11, 2005
December 11 - January 1
Winter Odyssey
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-7822
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

December 13, 2005
Lighted Christmas Parade
Neederland
Phone: 409 722-0279
Annual

December 17, 2005
4 p.m.
H.E.B. "Feast of Sharing" Christmas Dinner
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Annual

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Christmas Parade
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Old Fashioned Christmas
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Service League - Toy Coffee
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536