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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! Here’s how to celebrate Mardi Gras the Galveston way, with parades, live music and pet-friendly costume contests. While some events are free, several of the city’s official parades and all of its concerts are held inside the gates of the Entertainment District. The city also recently announced heightened security measures for its events. 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. The island’s 114 th Mardi Gras celebration began Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends will be packed with parades, parties and, of course, beads. Galveston’s island-style Mardi Gras has plenty of personality. Tonight. Considerable cloudiness. Z Krewe member Sarah Fletcher tosses beads the krewe’s balcony at Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities on The Strand in Galveston 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. 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. 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. Issues with your tickets? Contact Etix customer service for help – 1-800-514-3849 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. Mardi Gras revelers in Galveston 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 114th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. One of over 20 parades to enjoy during Mardi Gras! Galveston, The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade takes place in the Downtown Entertainment District on Friday, Feb. 21. at 8:30pm. The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade has been breaking World Records for having the most decorated umbrellas in a single parade since 2011. James Hanna’s duck, Hazel, plays with his Mardi Gras beads at the annual Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade at Mardi Gras in Galveston on Sunday, March 2, 2025. JENNIFER REYNOLDS/The Daily News Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade Marshals Natalie “Fox” Maisel and Tulip LaRue wave to the crowd on The Strand in Galveston on Sunday, March 2, 2025. 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 Revelers bundled up against the cold to catch beads and celebrate the pre-Lenten season Friday as Mardi Gras kicked off in downtown Galveston. The George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation started off the festivities with Tutu Live Krewe, an all-woman dance krewe, receiving the New Krewe GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- One of Galveston's biggest and brightest Mardi Gras parades will return to the Entertainment District in March. Join ABC13 as we broadcast live from the Knights of Momus Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. A Mardi Gras mask falls just out of the reach of David McKee Jr. and his father on The Strand at Mardi Gras! Galveston on Feb. 3, 2024. The city Tuesday announced major changes meant to keep more than 300,000 revelers safer. 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 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.
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