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 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. Remember that paid parking along Seawall Boulevard remains in effect during Mardi Gras. Paid parking is enforced per licensed vehicle; vehicles and trailers parked along Seawall Boulevard must display a license plate and pay for parking ($2 per hour) between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. seven days a week. Please note towing will be enforced. 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. Seawall Parking Rules for Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras countdown is on! Weekend one begins February 21. Here's a friendly reminder about the Seawall parking guidelines for Mardi Gras: Overnight parking is allowed on the Seawall beginning Thursday at 5 a.m. until Sunday at 5 a.m. during the first weekend of Mardi Gras only. HOUSTON — Mardi Gras in Galveston starts this weekend, and the Galveston Police Department wants to give everyone a heads-up on the parking guidelines. Parking is allowed on the Seawall from The City of Galveston said to discourage people from parking overnight on the seawall in the days leading up to Mardi Gras, there will be a $250 citation fee. 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. Future dates can be found here. Overnight parking along Seawall Boulevard during Mardi Gras is a time-honored tradition in Galveston, but this year it comes new restrictions. The more stringent regulations were put in place following a deadly attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street on New Year’s Eve. Key Safety Changes for Mardi Gras 2025. The City of Galveston is prioritizing public safety with new rules that will impact transportation and event activities. These measures are part of a broader effort to enhance crowd control and minimize potential risks during the celebration. 1. Ban on Motorized Vehicles on the Seawall 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 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Website Managed by Galveston.Com 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! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Website Managed by Galveston.Com Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Website Managed by Galveston.Com Galveston’s historic downtown entertainment district will put you in the center of Mardi Gras! Galveston with bead, balconies, parades and concerts. Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Website Managed by Galveston.Com Mardi Gras. Published December • Parking • Vendors • Sponsors • Contact Us • Media FAQs • Images and B Roll • Press Passes. Mardi Gras 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 Galveston Large crowds expected as Galveston’s 2025 Mardi Gras celebration starts this weekend. More than 20 parades and other events are scheduled for the next two weekends as well as Fat
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