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. 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. Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade. Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the second Friday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2025. Get ready for some high stepping Drum Majors, Rolling Party Floats and tons of excitement! 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. 5:00 p.m. – Event Opens 6:30 p.m. – Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade 7:30 p.m. – Krewe Babalu “All Krewe Parade” 9:00 p.m. – Mardi Gras!Galveston Parade led by CityCast Houston Large crowds expected as Galveston’s 2025 Mardi Gras celebration starts this weekend Train operations near schools (Dec. 19, 2024) Efforts to ban THC sales (Dec. 6, 2024) Mardi Gras Galveston 2025: Parades, Live Music & Family-Friendly Events. One of the biggest draws of Mardi Gras Galveston is its action-packed lineup of parades, concerts, and special events. With over 20 parades, live music from national and local artists, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mardi Gras 2025 Dates. In 2025, Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) falls on March 4, the day before Ash Wednesday on March 5. The festivities will span the days leading up to this exciting final celebration, and in some places, like Galveston, the party lasts for two weekends! Mardi Gras in Galveston. Mardi Gras! Galveston is the place to be for a The nonprofit initiative enables life skills students from Galveston’s Ball High School to collect, clean, recycle and resell Mardi Gras beads, raising funds for school projects, outings and events. The schedule for the 2025 Mardi Gras Galveston parade is out and this year, there will be more than 20 events with several local krewes taking part. The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday Mardi Gras in Galveston is a time for celebration, but navigating street closures and finding parking can be challenging. Here is everything visitors and locals need to know about parking during Mardi Gras 2025. Street Closures & Parade Routes: Feb 22 & Mar 1 (Parade Days): 25th Street and sections of Seawall Blvd. will be closed for parades 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. GALVESTON, TX – February 4, 2025 – It’s Mardi Gras once again in Galveston and we’re looking forward to celebrating the season. Revelers at this year’s Mardi Gras will notice some changes the City of Galveston has made as part of an effort to enhance public safety during the annual carnival celebration. Mardi Gras in Galveston is a time-honored tradition, filled with colorful parades, dazzling costumes, and the joyous spirit of revelry. As the Knights of Momus, we are dedicated to presenting unforgettable experiences, from extravagant balls to magnificent parades that grace the streets of Galveston. Fri., Feb. 10 @ 7:00pm George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade. Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. 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. The Tutu Live Krewe Honored with 2025 Newe Krewe Award. Galveston, TX – [January 1, 2025] – The Tutu Live Krewe has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Newe Krewe Award. This prestigious award recognizes krewes established since 2011, celebrating their contributions to the vibrant and evolving Mardi Gras tradition in Galveston. However, it is safe to say that Mardi Gras has a long history in Galveston. One of the founders of the city of Galveston, Michelle Menard, is noted to have kicked off Mardi Gras celebrations at his home in 1853 with a Mardi Gras ball, which quickly caught on throughout Galveston's early high society. Paris Lights Up Galveston Mardi Gras With Impressionist Colors, 30 Duchesses and More — Knights of Momus Keeps It Royal Island Partying Into the Wee Hours BY Shelby Hodge // 02.22.22 Join Us For The 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston Schedule Of Events: 1:00 p.m. Fiesta Gras! Parade This parade is a celebration of Hispanic Heritage! It features Floats, Walking Groups, Marching Bands, Dance Krews & Various Hispanic Heritage Organizations.
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