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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 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. 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. Also rolling in this party parade is Carne’s Fleet of Bumpin’ Busses, The Union Fire Truck & various local Floats throwing Beads & other Downtown’s Family Gras on the final Sunday of Mardi Gras features even more kid-friendly events, including pet parades and a special children’s parade hosted by local firefighters. Saturday, February 22, 2025; 12 PM – Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade The Mardi Gras Galveston Parade starts late at night. The route will encircle the city’s entertainment district and serve as the final event during the first day of celebration. Saturday, Feb. 22 Known as the “every man’s Mardi Gras krewe,” this event was founded in 1995 and promotes civic and social activities within Galveston. Mardi Gras Galveston Parade at 9 p.m. The week’s festivities conclude with a parade, much like on the first Friday. March 1st, Saturday: Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade at 11 a.m. 5:00 p.m. – Event Opens 6:30 p.m. – Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade 7:30 p.m. – Krewe Babalu “All Krewe Parade” 9:00 p.m. – Mardi Gras!Galveston Parade led by CityCast Houston Mardi Gras! Galveston returns Feb. 21 through March 4, bringing two weekends of parades, concerts and celebrations to the island. Floats, marching bands and bead-throwing will fill the streets 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 Thank you for registering for the Jeep Parade! Saturday, Feb. 22, @ 3:00pm. Please read the following information carefully for parade details. For any further questions, contact Sarah Burgess at sarahburgess10@outlook.com or call 409-770-0999. One of over 20 parades to enjoy during Mardi Gras! Galveston, The Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade takes place in the Downtown Entertainment District on Friday, February 21 @ 10pm. Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the first day of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston. Mardi Gras 2025 Dates. In 2025, Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) falls on March 4, the day before Ash Wednesday on March 5. The festivities will span the days leading up to this exciting final celebration, and in some places, like Galveston, the party lasts for two weekends! Mardi Gras in Galveston. Mardi Gras! Galveston is the place to be for a Bands, military groups, and “zany revelers” from other clubs are all part of the Z Krewe’s Z Parade. 2:30 p.m. Galveston Mardi Gras Parade. During the more than week-long celebrations, this will be the third parade. 4 p.m. Keith Parade, Ben E. This parade is sponsored by Ben E Keith Co. Foodservice Distributors. The Strand – Galveston. Saturday, February 22, 2025. Bret Michaels performing at 5:30 p.m.! Featuring the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius and Krewe of Gambrinus parades. 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. Mardi Gras Houston 2025 – Free Events 31st Annual Mardi Gras Festival and Parade. Kingwood is celebrating Mardi Gras Houston with its 31st annual festival. Enjoy a family friendly day with a parade, zydeco music, Cajun food, and the gumbo cookoff. When: March 1, 2025 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm; Where: 8 N Main St, Kingwood, TX 77339; How Much: FREE Pets and their humans are encouraged to wear their Mardi Gras finest. A costume contest is planned prior to the start of the parade from 12:15—1:00. Winners will be announced, and ribbons awarded prior to the start of the parade. 3:00pm- Mardi Gras! Firefighters Children’s Parade Any signage displayed on Jeep must be approved by Yaga’s Entertainment and may not conflict with official Mardi Gras! Galveston sponsors; Check-in with Parade Coordinators one hour prior to the scheduled parade start time, north of Wharf Road (Behind Willie G’s) between 20 th and 21 st St. The parade will begin at 3 pm. Be ready to roll at 5:00 p.m. – Event Opens 6:30 p.m. – Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade 7:30 p.m. – Krewe Babalu “All Krewe Parade” 9:00 p.m. – Mardi Gras!Galveston Parade led by CityCast Houston
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