The Port Arthur Mardi Gras celebration begins tonight with the Courir Du Mardi Gras Parade.

"A traditional Cajun celebration dating back to the 1800's in which costumed revelers and musicians follow a masked rider from house to house seeking ingredients for a gumbo, while performing tricks and antics," said a news release. "Public is invited to join the Courir Du Mardi Gras parade along with Krewe members - ending downtown with a fais do-do (dance)." More