Lighthouse Krewe Mardi Gras Parade Saturday, February 2nd 11:30 am. Come for the beads! Come for the candy! Parade goes straight down the hwy. Hide your Easter eggs on the beach March 23. Visit the 2nd annual Stingaree Music Festival on April 20-21-22. Visit wwwstingareemusicfestival.com for more info. 22nd annual Texas Crab Festival - May 10,11,12. Join us at the beach for this festival of good food and lots of fun. 1st official holiday of the Summer Stay-- Memorial Day May 26th. Light up the night with the Chamber's July 4th celebration at the beach. Last holiday of the summer-- Labor Day Weekend September 5-8.