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Z Krewe began in 1994 as a group of 10 zany friends who wanted a uniquely different Mardi Gras Galveston organization. Today, Z Krewe has grown to 150 members and is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to perpetuating the spirit of Mardi Gras all year long. During Mardi Gras, Z Krewe hosts Z best balcony parties, with tickets available to the public. 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. 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. Come join all the Mardi Gras Krewes! For more information on how you can join – contact: Gladden Walters 281-703-3331 Parade Route: The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. The parade will turn at 25th and Mechanic, and loop twice around Strand/Mechanic. 9:00 p.m. Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade If you’re interested in becoming involved in the krewe, come out to one of our monthly meetings and find out how! You can find the schedule and location here. Krewe Babalu Galveston. the cure for the common krewe! Krewe Babalu Galveston promotes Mardi Gras festivities and engages in civic and social activities in the Gulf Coast area. One of over 20 parades to enjoy during Mardi Gras! Galveston, The Z Krewe Z Parade takes place in the Downtown Entertainment District on Saturday, March 1 @ 1pm. The parade features bands, military units and zany revelers from multiple clubs, and is led by Big Daddy and Big Momma, followed by King and Queen Zanie and their royal Zoots and Zaftigs. The all-Krewe parade features marching bands, dance teams, and an all-out celebration for the final hours of Mardi Gras Galveston 2025. The parade begins at 28th Street and Market Street downtown, then heads south down 28th Street, then turns right down Postoffice Street, continuing toward the Strand historic district. Galveston parades starting on Friday, Feb. 21, and ending on Mardi Gras night, March 4. At 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 21, prior to the start of the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Parade in The Strand District, Mardi Gras! Galveston organizers will present Tutu Live Krewe with the Newe Krewe Award at the Tremont House. This krewe was founded in March 1985, making it the second-oldest Mardi Gras social organization in Galveston. 1 p.m. — 14th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade This event started in 2011 and 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. Krewe Babalu is the “every man’s Mardi Gras Krewe” founded in 1995 by Guy Taylor with the purpose of promoting Mardi Gras festivities on Galveston Island and promoting civic and social activities within the organization and the city of Galveston. Come join all the Mardi Gras Krewes! Stemming from a desire for locals and their pets to have a way to be involved in the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities, The Galveston Island Humane Society created the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade in 1998, and this crowd-pleasing event has been going strong ever since! The “New Krewe Award” will honor krewes formed since 2011, celebrating the vibrant, new additions to the Mardi Gras tradition. This award compliments the traditional “George Mitchell Award” that recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on Galveston’s cultural and community landscape. The Knights of Momus is the grandest and oldest Krewe supporting the social and civic efforts of Galveston’s historic Mardi Gras. In 1867, just two years after the War Between the States, the citizens of Galveston proclaimed the Island’s first Mardi Gras celebration. Z Krewe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Mardi Gras organization, based in Galveston, TX. Zestival 2025; Parade Info 2025; About Us; a bead bag and a select Krewe Theme The Krewe of Gambrinus throws the most AMAZING party for the City of Galveston. The Krewe always remains true to the Mardi Gras spirit of Friendship, Fellowship, Community Service, and most of all FUN! Come join us and experience Mardi Gras all year long as we celebrate the season with our 2025 parade theme - "Famous Couples - Better Together". The ULTIMATE Mardi Gras Experience! Ride on an official Mardi Gras float! Plus, party on an exclusive Balcony Party! All you need to do is Build Your Own Krewe! Cost? $175/person – Limited spots! Must purchase all spots on a float to ride. Get your Krewe together to split up the price! All riders must be 18+! One of over 20 parades to enjoy during Mardi Gras! Galveston, the Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade takes place on Saturday, March 1 @ 11am. Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire is the only Black Catholic Krewe located on the island. Their annual Mardi Gras Pageant was started by Rev. Father Louis Saparito and the tradition continues today with Holy Family Newe Krewe Award; Contact Us. Social Center; Press Room. Media Contacts; Media FAQs; Images & B Roll; Media Pass Request; Press Releases; Mardi Gras! Galveston One of over 20 parades to enjoy during Mardi Gras! Galveston, The George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade takes place in the Downtown Entertainment District on Friday, February 21 @ 7pm. The awards ceremony and Party Gras! Procession precede the parade. Fri., Feb. 21 @ 5:00pm Party Gras! Procession
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