Mardi Gras season kicked off last Saturday with the Krewe of Hebe’s Mab Ball. Royalty members included, from left, Darlene Keith (2021-2 Queen), Richard Turner (2023 King), Gina Davis (2023 Queen), and Rob Baker (2021-2 King). Festivities begin next Friday, February 17 with the Do Dah Parade. Live music, parades,Continue Reading
2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Grand Parade Winners Best Mardi Gras Spirit Award (Non-Krewe Entry): Big T Construction – Steampunk Circus Howard Howard Artistic Award (Most Artistic Entry): Krewe of Friends – Steampunk Train/Hot Air Balloon Sam Bell Memorial Award for Best in Show (Overall Winner): Krewe of Fuquau – SteampunkContinue Reading
Austin Lewter/Jefferson Jimplecute Now in its 33rd year, Jefferson’s Mardi Gras Upriver has become a staple one of the most recognized Mardi Gras celebrations in East Texas. Presented by Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe (KOH), this year’s celebration is set this weekend, and is themed “Steam Punk Upriver.” Festivities will kickContinue Reading
Jennifer Perry Middleton Jefferson Jimplecute The City of Jefferson’s City Council approved the final street closings for the Krewe of Hebe’s 2022 Mardi Gras Upriver Parades during their regular meeting Tuesday. The Doo-Dah Parade will be held at 7 p.m. February 25, the Grand Parade will be held at 2Continue Reading
Jimplecute photo by Laura Allen Mayor Rob Baker and Darlene Davis were crowned the 2022 Krewe of Hebe Mardi Gras King and Queen during Saturday’s Mab Ball.Continue Reading