Annual Mardi Gras Upriver Festivities
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012
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QUEEN MAB BALL - 8 p.m.-Midnight
Featuring Ambush
Get your tickets today!
$40 single and $300/table for 8 people
Call Eddy Williams (903-796-4378 / 903-277-2418) and Robin Howard (903-665-7738 / 903-240-6809) for tickets and information
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www.ambushband.com
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m................... Main Stage....................DAZED
Hailing from Whitehouse, Troup and Mineola, this young group amazes the crowd everywhere they play. They bring back memories of the great bands of the past from Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix to Van Halen and many more. They have been referred to as young men with old souls. From the opening, you know these kids are special.
DOO DAH PARADE – 7 p.m.
Wild, wacky and zany parade where everyone is invited to dress in the craziest Mardi Gras costume and join in the parade. Revelers begin at Lion’s Park; and weave their way throughtout downtown and arrive at the Main Stage for the Alley Dance. Doo Dah Theme: "Light Up the Night" - For more info contact: Betsy or Becca / 903-238-1145
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012
LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY
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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m........ Main Stage
JEFF TAYLOR BAND
An exciting 9-piece contemporary and classic variety music experience that includes two female vocalists and the famous “Horns From Hell,” including signature trumpeter Jeff Taylor.
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www.jefftaylorband.com
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MOTORCYCLE PARADE – 1:45 p.m.
GRAND PARADE – 2 p.m.
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3 p.m. - 6 p.m....................Main Stage
JO-EL SONNIER
“King of Cajun” His French speaking and American lyrics combined with infectious fun loving musical energy is displayed through his spirited accordion virtuoso abilities. For information about this Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter
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www.jo-elsonnier.com
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4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m..........Main Stage........... AWARDS CEREMONY
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7 p.m. - 10 p.m................ Main Stage
ME & MY MONKEY
Beatles Tribute Band Me & My Monkey is a must-see attraction featured in three evening performances: Tribute to The Early Beatle years, Sergeant Pepper Beatles and Abbey Road Beatles. For more information about this highly respected band, and family-favorite
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www.meandmymonkey.com
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.......... Main Stage.........THE NIGHT HAWK BAND
Hailing from Hope, Arkansas, this band plays a variety of gospel, cajun, progressive country to name a few.
CHILDREN’S PARADE - 2 p.m.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES – OTSTOTT PARK/GAZEBO
Join in the fun with Children’s Costume Contest, Ugly Dog Contest,
ALL DAY ATTRACTIONS
LIVE MUSIC
CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL
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