Miles Watson, 11, of Beaumont performs tricks at the Police Activities League's Five-O Skate Park in Beaumont on Saturday, July 9, 2005.
Pro skateboard star Todd Falcon appeared later with his demo team and band to promote his skateboard DVD and music CD.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Event Additions:
July 24, 2005
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Teen Night at Black Cat Lounge
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Black Cat Lounge, 236 Crockett St, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 833-1881 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/BlackCat or www.texasafasoftball.com
Admission: Free Admission with AFA Badge.
Crockett Street Entertainment for coaches and players ages 12 to 18.
July 25, 2005
5 to 9 p.m.
Street Party
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Crockett Street Entertainment District, 200 Block of Crockett St, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 832-2944 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.crockettstreet.com or www.texasafasoftball.com
Admission: Free family admission with AFA Badge.
Entire family admitted free with AFA badge. Event features street vendors, food, prizes and games for all.
July 25, 2005
Family Night plus Teen Night at the Dixie Dance Hall
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Dixie Dance Hall, 234 Crockett St., Beaumont 77701
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 833-3090 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Dixie/ or www.texasafasoftball.com
Admission: Free admission with AFA Badge.
Crockett Street Entertainment for coaches and players ages 12 to 18.
September 23, 2005
Sep. 23 - 27
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference
Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 512 863-9400 or 409 842-5995 (hotel)
E-mail: marklord@cox-internet.com, chedtke@cox-internet.com or kmcgrath@cox-internet.com
Web: www.taaf.com
Admission: Conference registration fee is $175 per team before Sep. 1, $190 per team after Sep. 1. Friday TAAF Golf tournament $60 per team. Team information should accompany registration. Saturday bus trip to Lake Charles $10. No refunds after Sep
New member orientation is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 24. Mandatory training session is on Tuesday, Sep. 27.
Annual. Est. 1926 (cq)
September 24, 2005
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference continues
September 25, 2005
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference continues
September 26, 2005
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference continues
September 27, 2005
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference continues
November 20, 2005
Nov. 20 - 21 games start at 10 a.m.
AFA Fall Regional Tournament
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 951-5400 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.texasafasoftball.com
American Fastpitch Association softball tournament.
November 20, 2005
Christmas Tree Trail to Groves
Groves
Phone: 800 876-3631
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web site: grovescofc.com
Sponsored by Specialty Shops in Groves.
November 21, 2005
AFA Fall Regional Tournament continues
December 02, 2005
Christmas Tour of Homes
6088 Babe Zaharias Dr. (Tyrrell Park), Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 842-3135
Web site: www.beaumontbotanicalgardens.com
Three homes and the Garden Center are decorated for the holidays and filled with items for sale.
Major plant sales are held in conjunction with this tour. Plants can only be purchased from specialty growers. This is a chance to add unusual specimens to collections.
Beaumont Botanical Gardens sponsors.
Annual. Held on the 1st Friday in December.
December 03, 2005
2 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Contact: Debbie Plaia, executive director
1110 Port Neches Ave., Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 772-9154 or 409 722-4023
E-mail: pncoc@swbell.net
Web site: www.portnecheschamber.com
Annual.
December 03, 2005
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Downtown Museums Holiday Tree Lighting
Energy Museum, 600 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-3927
E-mail: firemuseum@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.firemuseumoftexas.org
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Kids can create their own ornaments to hang on the tree, visit with Santa Claus as well as decorate and eat cookies.
Fire Museum of Texas sponsors.
Annual.
December 03, 2005
6 p.m.
Downtown Christmas Parade
Contact: Stephanie Molina, director of marketing
801 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-3716
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com
Daytime festivities with museums, lighted parade at 6 p.m.
City of Beaumont sponsors.
December 03, 2005
Downtown Groves Christmas Parade
Contact: Groves Chamber of Commerce
4399 Main Avenue, Groves, Texas 77619
Phone: 409 962-3631 or 800 876-3631
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web: www.grovescofc.com
December 08, 2005
Dec. 8, 15 and 22 at 5 to 7 p.m.
Eggnog Thursdays
Contact: Becky Fertitta, visitor services coordinator
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-2134
E-mail: bfertitta@mcfaddin-ward.org
Web site: www.mcfaddin-ward.org
December 08, 2005
Dec. 8 - 10
YMBL South Texas Shootout Basketball Tournament
Contact: Ron Hayes
Fairgrounds, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77701
Beaumont
E-mail: ccolletti@ymbl.org
Web site: www.ymbl.org
Young Mens Business League sponsors.
December 10, 2005
10 a.m.
Christmas Open House
Contact: Becky Fertitta, visitor services coordinator
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-2134
E-mail: bfertitta@mcfaddin-ward.org
Web site: www.mcfaddin-ward.org
December 11, 2005
Dec. 11 - Jan. 1, 2006
Winter Odyssey
Contact: Linda Hilton, office manager
downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 800 235-7855 or 409 985-7822
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web site: www.portarthurtexas.com
December 13, 2005
6 p.m.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Contact: Cindy Clifton, executive vice president
1515 Boston Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77642
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web site: www.nederlandtx.com
Nederland Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau sponsors.
December 15, 2005
Eggnog Thursdays continues
December 22, 2005
Eggnog Thursdays continues
December 31, 2005
Date TBA
Las Posadas
Contact: Santiaga Flores
Downtown, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-8017 or 409 985-7822
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web site: www.portarthurtexas.com
December 31, 2005
New Years Celebration
Contact: Myra Martin
Harvest Time Bible Church, 4430 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-5787
January 07, 2006
7 p.m.
Krewe of Neptune "12th Night"
Contact: Kris Adam
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-0612
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras/index1.htm
Info: Roman God of Waters
Annual. Est. Nov. 1993
January 16, 2006
10 a.m.
MLK Brunch
Contact: Jewel Savoy
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 722-5314
Annual.
January 27, 2006
Opening reception for "The Face of Texas: Photographs by Michael O'Brien"
Contact: Janna Fulbright
McFaddin-Ward Gallery at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: Jfulbright@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
Show continues from Jan. 28 to April 9.
January 31, 2006
Date TBA at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bridal Traditions
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 769-7599, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
February 23, 2006
Feb. 23 - 26, 2006 see schedule
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas
Contact: Floyd Marceaux
Procter Street, Downtown Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409-721-8717
E-mail: mardigras@portarthur.com
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras
Admission: Thu $1, Fri $5, Sat $10 and Sun $8. Carnival armbands are $15 for Thu. & Fri only.
Events include parades, concerts, carnival, arts & crafts, food vendors, gifts, KidZone, games, prizes, face painting, street entertainment and fireworks.
Mardi Gras store hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon - Sat
Annual.
February 23, 2006
4:45 to 6 p.m.
Courir Du Mardi Gras parade
Contact: Floyd Marceaux
Rosehill/Seawall (down Lakeshore Drive), Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409-721-8717
E-mail: mardigras@portarthur.com
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras
This traditional Cajun celebration dates back to the 1800's. Costumed revelers and musicians follow a masked rider from house to house seeking ingredients for a gumbo, while performing tricks and antics. The public is invited to join the Courir Du Mardi Gras parade along with Krewe members. Parade ends downtown with a fais do-do (dance).
Mardi Gras store hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon - Sat
Annual.
February 24, 2006
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Krewe of Krewes parade
Contact: Floyd Marceaux
Rosehill/Seawall (down Procter St.), Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409-721-8717
E-mail: mardigras@portarthur.com
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras
Parade features illuminated floats, decorated trailers and Krewe members tossing beads, cups and trinkets.
Mardi Gras store hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon - Sat
Annual.
February 25, 2006
2 p.m.
Boat parade
Contact: Floyd Marceaux
Stilwell/Lakeshore Drive (down Procter St.), Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409 727-1721 or 409-721-8717
E-mail: mardigras@portarthur.com
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras
Parade includes Any "THING" that floats. Royalty from area Krewes in costumes and backpieces join the parade inside the Mardi Gras grounds only.
Mardi Gras store hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon - Sat
Annual.
February 25, 2006
6 to 8 p.m.
Majestic Krewe of Aurora parade
Contact: Floyd Marceaux
Rosehill/Seawall (down Procter St.), Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409-721-8717
E-mail: mardigras@portarthur.com
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras
Custom designed Mardi Gras floats are decorated with lights and large sculpted icons created for the Majestic Krewe of Aurora. See costumed Krewe members, sponsors and marching bands participating in the nighttime parade.
Mardi Gras store hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon - Sat
Annual.
February 26, 2006
1:30 p.m.
Munchkin parade
Contact: Floyd Marceaux
Entertainment Area, Procter Street, Downtown Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409-721-8717
E-mail: mardigras@portarthur.com
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras
Admission: Sun $8.
A children's parade features miniature Mardi Gras floats, battery-powered kid vehicles and adorable costumed children. This is a "Pied Piper" style parade.
Mardi Gras store hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon - Sat
Annual.
February 26, 2006
4 to 6 p.m.
Motor (truck) parade
Contact: Floyd Marceaux
Rosehill/Seawall (down Procter St.), Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409-721-8717
E-mail: mardigras@portarthur.com
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras
Admission: Registration fee is $150 per entry and proof of liability insurance. Participants register at the Mardi Gras Store 3830 Highway 365, Port Arthur TX.
This parade has anything that rolls and features more than 100 decorated entries, including floats with costumed Neptune riders. Floats can be rented from Mardi Gras Southeast Texas (409 721-8717 for details).
Mardi Gras store hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon - Sat
Annual.
February 28, 2006
7 p.m.
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras party
Contact: Pat Hyde
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 722-4233
Web: www.portarthur.com/mardigras
Annual.
February 28, 2006
Date TBA
McFaddin-Ward House Rose Pruning
Contact: Becky Fertitta, visitor services coordinator
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-2134
Phone: 409 832-2134
E-mail: bfertitta@mcfaddin-ward.org
Web site: www.mcfaddin-ward.org
Annual.
May 21, 2006
Opening reception for Paul Manes
McFaddin-Ward Gallery at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: Jfulbright@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
