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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. 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. 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. 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! The all-Krewe parade features marching bands, dance teams, and an all-out celebration for the final hours of Mardi Gras Galveston 2025. The parade begins at 28th Street and Market Street downtown, then heads south down 28th Street, then turns right down Postoffice Street, continuing toward the Strand historic district. 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. 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! 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 This community favorite parade is designed to encourage families to participate in the spirit of Mardi Gras with their beloved pets. While the parade is mostly dogs, there may be cats, chickens, ferrets, a pig, iguanas, a tortoise, and maybe even a pony. Pets and their humans are encouraged to wear their Mardi Gras finest. Galveston Mardi Gras 2025 Guide Unleash the Fun at Galveston Island’s Mardi Gras 2025 Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 is shaping Food / Drink 2 weeks ago King Cake: Shop Local During Mardi Gras 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 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. 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 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. Enjoy prime Mardi Gras parade views at the Galveston Humane Society’s A Cat’s Eye View party. From the Trolley Station balcony, watch three parades, including the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux pet parade. When: March 2, 2025 | 12:00 pm; Where: 2021 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550; How Much: $40 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. 2:30 p.m. — Mardi Gras Galveston Parade. Each year, the parade is led by the "Elite Pet Owner," an annual award handed out in September. 3 p.m. — Firefighters Children's Parade.
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