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. 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 celebration will take place from February 21 - March 4, 2025, with festivities held on both weekends and Fat Tuesday. 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 Mystic Krewe of Aquarius annual “Fat Tuesday “ Mardi Gras Parade will be March 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. beginning at 28th and Market street downtown and making its way through Postoffice street and 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. 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 Galveston 2025 is shaping up to be the event of the season, with vibrant parades, lively balcony parties, and unforgettable festivities that bring the island’s unique charm to life! This annual extravaganza brings together locals and visitors alike for two weeks of revelry, rich traditions, and dazzling entertainment. Large crowds expected as Galveston’s 2025 Mardi Gras celebration starts this weekend Train operations near schools (Dec. 19, 2024) Efforts to ban THC sales (Dec. 6, 2024) The good times will roll soon for 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston. The 114th edition on Galveston Island is the largest Mardi Gras celebration in the Houston area. For those planning to go, here is 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. 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. Axecade Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 Balcony Party 2217 The Strand #Suite 217 Galveston, Texas 77550 United States. Location Map. The Galveston Newsletter. Discover 2025 events in Galveston! Explore festivals, activities, and year-round fun. Mardi Gras! Galveston. Event Date: Feb 21 - Mar 4 Location Map. The Discover 2025 events in Galveston! Explore festivals, activities, and year-round fun. Mardi Gras! Galveston. Event Date: Feb 21 - Mar 4 Location Map. The In the U.S., New Orleans is most famous, but Texas has a tradition all its own, especially in 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 Find tickets & information for Mardi Gras Galveston 2025. happening at Galveston Beach, Dickinson, TX on Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. 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. JOE'S + MARDI GRAS = A SHELL OF A PARTY! Featuring: Blackened Catfish w/ Etouffee Spicy etouffee sauce, crawfish tails, tomatoes, green onions, with Jasmine rice Fat Tuesday Hurricane Bacardi Superior & Myers's Original Dark Rums, Island Oasis Hurricane, tropical juice *Only available at Bossier City and Galveston locations. Mardi Gras! Galveston Family Gras Coloring Contest 2025 Presented by: Moody National Bank and The Galveston Daily News FAMILY GRAS COLORING CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES Entries for Family Gras Coloring Contest may be submitted beginning on Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, February 7, 2025, at 3:00pm. WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA PHONE AND/OR
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