Please note the following street closures, guidelines and public safety information to help ensure a great time at this year’s Mardi Gras! Galveston: First Weekend – Street Closures DOWNTOWN: Prior to the weekend, No Parking signs will be placed downtown alerting the public about upcoming street closures. Please note the following street closures, guidelines and public safety information to help ensure a great time at this year’s Mardi Gras! Galveston: Second Weekend – Street Closures. DOWNTOWN: Prior to the weekend No Parking signs will be placed downtown alerting the Galveston Mardi Gras street closures second weekend, Feb. 9-11. beginning on Thursday at 5 p.m., Feb. 8, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th streets between Harborside and Strand and Strand and Preparations are underway for Galveston’s 122nd Mardi Gras Celebration, the third largest in the country, with festivities beginning Friday. Organizers expect about 350,000 visitors over two weekends featuring 23 parades, concerts, galas and numerous other activities. The streets of Galveston will look a little different for Mardi Gras this year as the city implements new heightened security measures. City officials recently announced the changes to security, such as additional street closures and restrictions on motorized vehicle usage, emphasizing their mission to enhance public safety during the annual Downtown street closures in the immediate area of the Strand will begin at 2 p.m. on the Thursdays before the festival's two weekends, the city announced. Mardi Gras! Galveston runs Feb. 21 City of Galveston prepares for Mardi Gras! Feb. 10-21 First Weekend – Street Closures DOWNTOWN: Prior to the weekend, No Parking signs will be placed downtown alerting the public about upcoming 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. Street Closures and Traffic Changes. Mardi Gras will bring major street closures, especially in Galveston’s historic downtown district. These closures will help create pedestrian-only zones for festival-goers. First Weekend (February 20–23): Street Closures Begin: Thursday, February 20 For Mardi Gras 2025, Galveston is increasing security measures following a deadly attack in New Orleans. The city will implement a series of traffic closures, restricting access to certain areas Please note the following street closures, guidelines and public safety information to help ensure a great time at this year’s Mardi Gras! Galveston: First Weekend – Street Closures . DOWNTOWN: Prior to the weekend, No Parking signs will be placed downtown alerting the Galveston Mardi Gras Parades – Dates, Routes & Must-See Events. Celebrate Mardi Gras in Galveston and Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Galveston Mardi Gras Parades Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration is a vibrant, exciting event that brings the community together. Every year, the city of Galveston hosts a variety of popular events to mark this cherished occasion. From parades and masquerade balls to seafood festivals and beach contests, there’s something for everyone during Mardi Gras in Galveston. HOUSTON (KIAH) — Mardi Gras in Galveston starts this weekend, and the Galveston Police Department wants to give everyone a heads-up on the parking guidelines. Parking is allowed on the Seawall 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! Galveston Street Closures and Parking Guide for Mardi Gras 2025. Changes are being implemented to enhance public safety. Please make preparations before arriving as new rules this year affect locals The City of Galveston has bumped up its Mardi Gras security plan by closing one of the island's major north-south roadways and increasing seawall parking fines. Mardi Gras Galveston 2023 – Parade schedule and street closures to know before you ‘Laissez les bons temps rouler,’ in Galveston! by: Rachel Estrada Posted: Feb 10, 2023 / 06:03 AM CST The closures start at 9:00 a.m. If your vehicle is there, the city said you can't move it until the parade ends that night. 25th Street is closed from the Seawall to Market Street.
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