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Enter the Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 14 th Annual Official Umbrella Decorating Contest. The winning umbrella will lead the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Processional Friday, February 21, 2025. They will also be featured in the Bryan Museum’s temporary Mardi Gras Exhibit. The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade has been breaking World Records for having the most decorated umbrellas in a single parade since 2011. Returning in 2019 with an impressive 1,980 participants, paraders danced along on their route, stopping to perform the “Hokey Pokey” under the iconic Mardi Gras Arch next to The Tremont House . 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 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 Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Feb 21. The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade is a vibrant Mardi Gras parade in Galveston, scheduled for Friday, February 21, 2025, at 8:30 PM. Participants wield decorated umbrellas and dance through the streets. Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Website Managed by Galveston.Com Mardi Gras Galveston Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, Galveston, Texas. 6,429 likes · 46 talking about this · 11,608 were here. Join us for the 14th Annual Mardi Gras Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade – Feb 21 Grand Finale. The Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM, promises a vibrant display of floats, costumes, and music. As a highlight of the festival, it encapsulates the essence of Mardi Gras, inviting both locals and visitors to partake in the lively celebration. The island’s 114th Mardi Gras celebration, to be held February 21 thru March 4, 2025 is expected to draw more than 350,000 attendees for live concerts, parades, balcony parties, elegant balls and much more. — 8:30 pm: The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade takes the streets with thousands of participants dancing under festive umbrellas. — 10 pm: Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade, a lively evening featuring Galveston Mardi Gras Parades – Dates, Routes & Must-See Events. Celebrate Mardi Gras in Galveston and Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Changes are being implemented to enhance public safety, which include: There will be no motorized vehicles – including golf carts – allowed on the Seawall or 25th Street on Saturday, February 22 from 9 a.m. until after the night parade. Check-In Location: Pier 21, 100 21 st St. Galveston, TX 77550; Cart Numbers: Best decorated judging numbers can be viewed at the following link. Locate your carts corresponding number, print in large font, and clearly display on cart to participate. 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 Umbrella Parade & Second Line March PARADE RULES 1.Application deadline for entry is February 20, 2025 and must be returned to the Mardi Gras Store. Umbrella provided to participants to decorate. Festive and original, make it creative - make it fun ! 2.Costuming is optional (need not be elaborate) or participants may be in Mardi Gras attire. Get ready for Mardi Gras Galveston 2025, Texas’ biggest and most dazzling Mardi Gras celebration! From February 21 to March 4, Galveston Island will come alive with vibrant parades, electrifying live music, masquerade balls, and high-energy street parties. 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. Hundreds of painted umbrellas are carried by dancers in the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade procession. The Hokey Pokey is performed by the umbrella welders as they pause beneath the Mardi Gras Arch. The brigade had over 2,000 members in 2019. The Galveston Mardi Gras Parade at 10 p.m. Late at night is when the Mardi Gras Galveston Parade begins. Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party 2021 Strand-Entrance on Strand across from Hendley’s. Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party Highlights: – FREE entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket – Beautiful Trolley Station atmosphere and clean bathrooms – Live Music – Amazing Parade Views 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.
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