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The Parade begins our march through the Strand at 1:30pm. 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! 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 festivities will kick off with our Costume Contest Judging will start at 12:30 at Pier 21. A Parade for Furry Mardi Gras Royalty. The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade is the ultimate Mardi Gras event for pet lovers, celebrating the most adorable and festive four-legged participants! Whether they bark, meow, or strut their stuff in a costume, pets take center stage in this beloved and lighthearted parade. 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. Galveston, The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade Parade is on Sunday, March 2 @ 1:30pm. Stemming from a desire for locals and their pets to have a way to be involved in the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities, The Humane Society created the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade 26 years ago, and this crowd-pleasing event has been going strong ever since! Here’s how to celebrate Mardi Gras the Galveston way, with parades, live music and pet-friendly costume contests. While some events are free, several of the city’s official parades and all of its concerts are held inside the gates of the Entertainment District. The city also recently announced heightened security measures for its events. 1. Best Mardi Gras-themed Pet Costume 2. Best group pet costumes 3. Best decorated mode of transportation 4. Most original pet costumes 5. Best Pet/person matching costume 6. Judge’s special award . Leading the parade each year is the “Elite Pet Owner”- a title awarded at the annual, Paws Gala, which is held each September. The Parade begins our march through the Strand at 1:30pm. 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! Downtown’s Family Gras on the final Sunday of Mardi Gras features even more kid-friendly events, including pet parades and a special children’s parade hosted by local firefighters. Saturday, February 22, 2025; 12 PM – Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade Barkus & Meoux Parade 2023 February 19, 2023 @ 12:00AM — 3:00PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar Parade on the Galveston Strand for Mardi Gras: Check in - 21st and Harborside Galveston, TX 77550 Get Directions Mardi Gras in Galveston. Mardi Gras! Galveston is the place to be for a full-on celebration, with festivities running from February 21 through March 4, 2025. Known for its vibrant parades and coastal charm, Galveston offers one of Texas’s most unique Mardi Gras experiences. Mardi Gras revelers in Galveston will notice some changes the City of Galveston has made as part of an effort to enhance public safety during the annual carnival celebration. The island’s 114th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Galveston, The Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade Parade is on Sunday, March 2 @ 1:30pm. Stemming from a desire for locals and their pets to have a way to be involved in the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities, The Humane Society created the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade 26 years ago, and this crowd-pleasing event has been going strong ever since! KREWE OF BARKUS AND MEOUX Address: 6814 Broadway Galveston, TX 77554 Contacts: Josh Henderson, Krewe Contact Phone: 409-740-1919 Email: info@galvestonhumane.org History: The Galveston Island Humane Society began the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade in 1998 as a way to involve the community in the spirit of Mardi Gras and feature their family pets. Downtown’s Family Gras on the final Sunday of Mardi Gras features even more kid-friendly events, including pet parades and a special children’s parade hosted by local firefighters. Saturday, February 22, 2025; 12 PM – Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade Over the years, fans from all around Texas have traveled to Mardi Gras! Galveston to claim a spot in the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade. This lively, bedazzled parade continues to gain momentum and an even bigger turn-out is predicted for 2025. Want to participate? More details and registration 10:00 p.m. Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade 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. Bands, military groups, and “zany revelers” from other clubs are all part of the Z Krewe’s Z Parade. 2:30 p.m. Galveston Mardi Gras Parade. During the more than week-long celebrations, this will be the third parade. 4 p.m. Keith Parade, Ben E. This parade is sponsored by Ben E Keith Co. Foodservice Distributors. 1. Best Mardi Gras-themed Pet Costume 2. Best group pet costumes 3. Best decorated mode of transportation 4. Most original pet costumes 5. Best Pet/person matching costume 6. Judge’s special award . Leading the parade each year is the “Elite Pet Owner”- a title awarded at the annual, Paws Gala, which is held each September. 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.
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