Event Centre

Delivering a much-needed difference

President Ronald Reagan said, “No matter how big and powerful the government gets, and the many services it provides, it can never take the place of volunteers.” The simple act of selflessly helping others is not a new concept, people have been doing that since the beginning of time.

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV King’s Arrival

What: Neches River Festival LXXV King’s Arrival Where: Downtown Event Centre Photos by Jordan Gaspard

PHOTOS: Beaumont Children’s Museum Gala

What: Beaumont Children’s Museum Gala WHERE: Downtown Event Centre Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas returns to Beaumont near the Great Lawn of the Downtown Event Centre (700 Crockett St.) on Feb. 16-19 and will include parades, concerts, food, attractions, carnival midway, arts and crafts, and, of course, plenty of beads. The festivities will officially begin at 5 p.m.

Parades, beads, concerts and wolves, oh my!

Traditions of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe, which passed through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th Centuries to the French House of the Bourbons. In America, records indicate the first celebration came in 1703.

Beaumont’s largest Christmas tree lighting

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree. The City of Beaumont will jumpstart the holiday season and invites the entire community of Southeast Texas on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Downtown Event Centre Lake with the largest Christmas tree lighting in town.

PHOTOS: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

What: Walk to End Alzheimer's Where: Downtown Event Centre Courtesy photos

Retirement Celebration for Paula O’Neal

What: Retirement Celebration for Paula O’Neal  Where: Downtown Event Centre  Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Walking to end Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is an epidemic. Findings from the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Disease Facts and Figures annual report showed that more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s and dementia have also increased 17% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jazz at the Lake

The final summer installment of Jazz at the Lake will feature Dean James on Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Downtown Event Centre from 5:30-7:30 p.m.