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Mardi Gras! Galveston is delighted to announce the distinguished recipients of the prestigious George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award: Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton. These two lifelong residents of Galveston Island will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, February 21, 5:30 PM, as part of the kick-off to Mardi Gras festivities. Join us as we celebrate Fiesta Gras! Galveston on Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 2025! Two live music performances and two parades. Galveston celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Fiesta Gras!, on the first Sunday (February 23rd)! Mardi Gras attendees will enjoy two parades (1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.) and live entertainment. Sun., Feb. 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Galveston (KIAH)- Galveston’s Mardi Gras is back, and this year, it’s going to be bigger and better with the exciting new Fiesta Gras! happening Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, in the heart of Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country and has a long history of festivities. The first celebration in Galveston was held in 1867, complete with a masked ball and Shakespearean reenactments! In 1871, two rival Mardi Gras societies, or “Krewes” were created. 10:00 p.m. Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the first day of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2025. A group of 9 Festive Floats will be throwing beads and trinkets, plus more marching bands & dancers bringing the hype. The island’s 114 th Mardi Gras celebration began Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends will be packed with parades, parties and, of course, beads. Galveston’s island-style Mardi Gras has plenty of personality. The History of Mardi Gras! Galveston. Mardi Gras was first publicly observed on Galveston Island in 1867. Following a sabbatical imposed in 1941 by war and challenging times, Mardi Gras! Galveston was revived in 1985 by Galveston-born preservationist and developer George P. Mitchell. In many areas, however, Mardi Gras has evolved into a week-long festival or longer. Buttercup wears a Mardi Gras-themed costume Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Mod Coffeehouse in Galveston. Sunday, February 23, 2025 – Fiesta Gras! Mardi Gras! Galveston celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Fiesta Gras!, featuring two exciting parades and vibrant live performances. 1:00 PM – Univision Houston Parade 4:00 PM – Los Locos Vaqueros, Jeeps & Golf Carts Parade Live Music – Corona Extra Stage: 12:00 PM – Puro Zarpazo (Opening Act) 10:00 p.m. Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the first day of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2025. A group of 9 Festive Floats will be throwing beads and trinkets, plus more marching bands & dancers bringing the hype. Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Galveston, La Fiera de Ojinaga will bring their latin sound to Fiesta Gras!, Mardi Gras! Galveston’s annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage, on Sunday, February 23 at 2:30pm. Galveston’s annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage, on Sunday, February 23 at 2:30pm. The Strand – Galveston. Saturday, February 22, 2025. Bret Michaels performing at 5:30 p.m.! Featuring the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius and Krewe of Gambrinus parades. Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights
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