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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. 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. Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 is set to be a vibrant celebration running from February 21 to March 4, 2025, marking its 114th year as Texas' largest Mardi Gras festival. Festival Highlights: Parades: The festivities will feature over 20 parades, including the renowned Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade on Saturday, March 1, 2025. 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 is held annually during the two weeks preceding Lent. The 2025 celebrations will take place February 21 – March 4th, 2025, with festivities held on both weekends (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays) and Fat Tuesday. Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025-02-17T09:01:15 Galveston February 21 - March 4, 2025. At Mardi Gras The third-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country (second only to New Orleans and Mobile), Mardi Gras in Galveston, Texas began in 1911 and attracts upwards of 350,000 people each year. Take a day trip to Galveston and enjoy this year’s festivities, which take place Feb. 21-March 4, 2025. Here are future Mardi Gras dates you can add to your calendar today! Mardi Gras! Galveston. Mardi Gras; 2025: Feb. 21 – Fat Tuesday, March 4: 2026: Feb. 6 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. GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) — It’s Mardi Gras time again, and the Galveston Strand will be lit up once again as the annual Mardi Gras! Galveston events will begin on February 21. The island will Mardi Gras in Galveston is a time for celebration, but navigating street closures and finding parking can be challenging. Here is everything visitors and locals need to know about parking during Mardi Gras 2025. Street Closures & Parade Routes: Feb 22 & Mar 1 (Parade Days): 25th Street and sections of Seawall Blvd. will be closed for parades Fri., Feb. 21st at 7:00 p.m. George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade. Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! Mardi Gras! Galveston is held annually during the two weeks preceding Lent. The 2025 celebration will take place February 21 – March 4, 2025, with festivities held on both weekends and Fat Tuesday. Join Us For The 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston Schedule Of Events: 1:00 p.m. Fiesta Gras! Parade This parade is a celebration of Hispanic Heritage! It features Floats, Walking Groups, Marching Bands, Dance Krews & Various Hispanic Heritage Organizations. 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. Fri., Feb. 10 @ 7:00pm George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade. Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. In the modern era, the event expanded to feature street performances, live music, and other forms of entertainment. Today, this event is Texas' largest mardi gras celebration! The date for 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston is from February 21 to March 4! What to Expect When Attending Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 Galveston Parade schedule announced for Mardi Gras Galveston 2025. This year’s Mardi Gras Galveston celebration will feature more than 20 different events with multiple local krewes. Join Us For The 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston Schedule Of Events: 11:00 a.m. Krewe d'Esprit Rosaire Parade 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 Parish. Local Galveston Mardi Gras Parades – Dates, Routes & Must-See Events
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