Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe Will Bring Mardi Gras To Downtown Hot Springs Thursday {Oct. 23} at Fourth Concert Of the Free Bridge Street LIVE October Edition
DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2025
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, Arkansas — Mardi Gras comes to downtown Hot Springs a bit early Thursday evening (October 23) when Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe bring South Louisiana music to the October edition of Hot Springs’ Bridge Street LIVE series of free public concerts.
Du and the Krewe are the fourth in a series of five Thursday evening concerts offered this October in the Bridge Street Entertainment District. The gates open at 5 p.m.
In addition to the music there’ll be a contest themed on royalty costumes. The fan wearing the best crown will win $100, so don your most regal robe and bring your best scepter and jewels. There’ll also be food trucks, vendors and a bounce house for the kids.
Dikki Du is a prominent figure in the Zydeco music scene known for his dynamic accordion performances and leadership of the band. Hailing from a lineage rich in musical tradition, Dikki Du is the son of the esteemed Zydeco musician Roy Carrier and the brother of Chubby Carrier, both of whom have significantly influenced the genre.
He picked up the washboard at nine years old, the drums at 13, and traveled the
The band's high-energy performances have made them a staple at festivals and music venues across the United States, contributing to the broader appreciation and evolution of Zydeco music.
The final concert October 30 will feature Hot Springs favorite, the Memphis Soul Revue and a Halloween theme with a contest to select the best Halloween costume.
The rules for Bridge Street LIVE are few and simple: Lawn chairs welcome, along with pets on a leash. No coolers.
For more information call Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027.