The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course. The race starts at W. Broad Street and Texas Blvd in downtown Texarkana, Texas, quickly moves into Arkansas, crosses back into Texas, and finishes in Texarkana, Arkansas. The course […]
The Texarkana community is set to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. next January with a day of festivities, music, and community spirit. Sponsored by BTGArkansas, the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will take place on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, along East Front Street in Texarkana, Arkansas. This year’s […]
🌟 One night. Two states. One unforgettable tradition. Join us Monday, December 15 for the Main Street Christmas Parade — when Downtown Texarkana shines brighter than ever! Floats, lights, and holiday magic from Arkansas to Texas. 🎅✨
Amazing Race will be taking place May 7th in Downtown Texarkana. This scavenger hunt explores the cultural heart of Texarkana; completing a number of quantifiable team challenges en route – all on foot. Each team is composed of two people with a pre-existing relationship (dating, married, divorced, siblings, parent and child, lifelong friends, sports team […]
Front Street Food Fest will offer a variety of food ranging from home-grown fresh produce of local farmers to fine cuisine from vending trucks. This event invites the local community, tourists, and surrounding areas to come out and enjoy the unique tasteful food that our city has to offer.
Texarkana's Mardi Gras Celebration will be taking place Saturday February 6th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Main Street in downtown Texarkana. The parade is Kew of Koinonia: A Parade from the Past, taking place at Front Street Festival Plaza. Venue Opens, acvtivities, games, food vendors will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February […]
Only a couple of weeks left until the 1st annual Six Leg Fun Run and 5k taking place in Downtown Texarkana! Proceeds will benefit the Animal Care & Adoption Center of Texarkana. Shelby Dunphy Day, the creator and organizer of the race, encourages all Texarkana residents to bring their furry 4 legged friend for a […]
The theme for this year’s 31st annual downtown Texarkana Christmas parade will be ‘A Magical Christmas’. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7. Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Main Street Texarkana Christmas Parade and for the related Christmas tree decorating contest and fundraiser. Parade entrants are encouraged to […]
Parks and Recreation will be showing the Classic "Frosty the Snowman" movie on Front Street on a large projection screen. The movie starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7th before the Downtown Christmas Parade. Â
The Texarkana Area Veteran's hold their annual Veterans Day Parade at 11 a.m., Saturday in downtown Texarkana. The parade will start at the interception of East Broad Street and Hazel Street. All area organizations, clubs, school districts, churches and businesses are invited to participate in the event with "God and Country" being this year's parade […]
Oktoberfest has been rescheduled. The event is now set for 10AM on Saturday, November 14, at Front Street Plaza in downtown Texarkana. The race has been named in honor of the Animal Care and Animal Care & Adoption Center, Texarkana, USA mascot, Pork Chop the pig.
Better Block Texarkana is a project designed to give the residents of Texarkana, USA a picture of what downtown Texarkana could be.
