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Join us for the 113th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston! We call it the best day ever!! You receive with your registration a festival shirt, mardi gras themed item*, and a cold beer at the finish! Wait, we go one step further a ticket to Mardi Gras that day is included. The schedule that day features 4 parades and 2 headliner concerts. No Run has more Fun!! 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. Sat., Feb. 22nd at 11:00 a.m. The Jolly Jester Jaunt – Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5k. Runners dawning Mardi Gras themed t-shirts, socks and jester hats will “jaunt” through the Entertainment District Saturday morning for a 5k Fun Run that ends with free libations and a balcony party! 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. Balcony parties include admission into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony party with a cash bar and music, and a VIP view of the Mardi Gras festivities! Dance to non-stop entertainment on the Corona Extra Stage and Salute to Texas Stage. Run the 114th Mardi Gras! Galveston Official 5k Run to start the party early! Galveston, The The Jolly Jester Jaunt takes place in the Downtown Entertainment District on Friday, February 22 @ 11am. Runners dawning Mardi Gras themed t-shirts, socks and jester hats will “jaunt” through the Entertainment District Saturday morning for a 5k Fun Run that ends with free libations and a balcony party! — The Jolly Jester Jaunt Galveston 5k. This Mardi Gras-themed run through Galveston's Entertainment District features joker hats and crazy socks. The race ends with free drinks and a balcony party. 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. 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. The island’s 114 th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends will be packed with parades Galveston is offbeat events like the Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K fun run (jester hats required), Schedule/Ticket Info: Mardi Gras! Galveston 2024 dates are Feb. 2-4 and 9-11. Family Gras! on Feb. 11 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. 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. Joker hats and crazy socks are worn during this Mardi Gras-themed run through Galveston’s Entertainment District. Free beverages and a balcony party are held after the race. Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade at Noon. This krewe is the second-oldest Mardi Gras social group in Galveston, having been established in March 1985. — The Jolly Jester Jaunt Galveston 5k. This Mardi Gras-themed run through Galveston's Entertainment District features joker hats and crazy socks. The race ends with free drinks and a balcony party. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact: Elizabeth Matthews. ematthews@yagasevents.com. Issues with your tickets? Contact Etix customer service for help – 1-800-514-3849 From lively festivals to one-of-a-kind celebrations, Galveston offers countless ways to experience the charm and energy of island life. With something happening almost every week, there’s always an opportunity to join in on the fun. Explore Galveston’s annual traditions and exciting happenings to make your next visit unforgettable. Jolly Jester Jaunt 5k Fun Run. 24th St & Mechanic St Galveston, Texas 77550 Axecade Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 Balcony Party. 2217 The Strand #Suite 217 Galveston’s historic downtown entertainment district will put you in the center of Mardi Gras! Galveston with bead, balconies, parades and concerts • Official 5 K Run • FAQs • Social Center • Family Events • Build Your Own Krewe • Krewes • Restaurant Packages Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All The bulk of Mardi Gras festivities take place in Galveston’s historic downtown in the Mardi Gras Entertainment District, with activities running in the area bordered by 20th to 25th Streets and Harborside Drive to Mechanic Street. Many parades and events also take place along the beachfront on Seawall Boulevard between 25th Street and 57th
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