Texarkana’s Front Street Plaza Gets Fresh Upgrades Just in Time for Busy Festival Season

Here's some great news for Texarkana. Get ready for some exciting improvements to  Front Street Festival Plaza in historic downtown Texarkana, Arkansas.

One of the most noticeable additions is the new entrance street mural created by regional artist David Freeman. The artwork now welcomes visitors into the Plaza and captures the creative spirit that continues to define downtown.

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Safety and Flexibility Improved at Front Street Festival Plaza in Texarkana

The venue has also received completed perimeter fencing, funded in part through a grant awarded to Main Street Texarkana by the Union Pacific Community Ties Program. The new fencing enhances both safety and flexibility, allowing events to run more smoothly while keeping the space open and inviting.

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All these upgrades follow a great 2025 season that drew thousands to downtown Texarkana. Many of the events were free, city-sponsored family events organized by Winner Circle 4, including the Mardi Gras festivities, catfish festival, National Night Out, and a Fall Festival. Other great events came downtown too, like the first Picklefest and a great outdoor concert with Tracey Lawrence.

Organizers say 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger, with more live music, festivals, and family-friendly fun on the way.

According to the press release from Main Street Texarkana, city officials say,

Front Street Festival Plaza continues to be a cornerstone of community life in Texarkana. With these new enhancements and the incredible support from our partners, we’re ready to make 2026 our most dynamic festival year yet.

If your community group or business is interested in booking the Plaza for an event, you can contact the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Public Works Department at (870) 779-4971 for more information.