
Loxton Mardi Gras
Program
​We have wonderful weekend full of exciting events for 2025
​Saturday 22nd February, 2025​
This year the parade will be run around the Loxton oval No 2 (East side of the main football oval)
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9.00am - Market & Food Stalls and Children's activities on the oval No 2 area
- Mardi Gras Central including information on past events
- Art Display in Hockey Club
10:00am - Riverland Brass Band near the stage area
10:45am - Parade Opening:
- Civic Address: Deputy Mayor Jody Flavel
- Loxton's 2025 Citizen of the year Ian Cass
- Flag Bearer Yae Schoenhenzel
10:50 am - Parade commences, featuring a variety of interesting and fun floats
Nuriootpa Town Band, SA Police Band
Stay and Enjoy
12noon - Nippy's Loxton Mardi Gras Great Underarm Orange Bowling Event!
- Musical Entertainment: Nuriootpa Town Band, SA Police Band, Loxton High School Band
- Food, market stalls and entertainment
1.30 pm (approx.) (Main Stage area)
- Announcement of The Murray Pioneer Mardi Gras Shop Window Display Competition
- Announcement of the float prize winners
- Crowning of the 2025 Mardi Gras Ambassadors
Come, explore and enjoy the Pioneer Playground, Tobruk Terrace and the Historical Village.
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Sunday 23rd February, 2025
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8:30 am Mardi Gras Appreciation Service at the Rotunda - ALL WELCOME
2024 WWII Nursing Sister Gwendoline Robertson 7 RAAF Hospital Nursing Unit, died in service,
Presentation to 2025 Flag Bearer