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. 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. 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 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. Last but not least, the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius' annual parade rolls through the streets of Galveston on the evening of “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. 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. GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) — It’s Mardi Gras time again, and the Galveston Strand will be lit up once again as the annual Mardi Gras! Galveston events will begin on February 21. The island will 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) Here are future Mardi Gras dates you can add to your calendar today! Mardi Gras! Galveston. Mardi Gras; 2025: Feb. 21 – Fat Tuesday, March 4: 2026: Feb. 6 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. Issues with your tickets? Contact Etix customer service for help – 1-800-514-3849 Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party 2021 Strand-Entrance on Strand across from Hendley’s. Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party Highlights: – FREE entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket – Beautiful Trolley Station atmosphere and clean bathrooms – Live Music – Amazing Parade Views Don't miss the 114 edition of Mardi Gras! Galveston. This is Texas' largest Mardi Gras celebration and the third largest in the U.S. More than 3 million beads will be thrown at Mardi Gras! Galveston, and that's just the beginning of the elaborate parades, headliner performances, family events, feasting, and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras island style. Watch all your Axecade Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 Balcony Party 2217 The Strand #Suite 217 Galveston, Texas 77550 United States. Details Open in Google Maps Mar 1 Axecade Mardi Gras 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 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. Galveston Parade schedule announced for Mardi Gras Galveston 2025. This year’s Mardi Gras Galveston celebration will feature more than 20 different events with multiple local krewes. Join us for the 113th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston! We call it the best day ever!! You receive with your registration a festival shirt, mardi gras themed item*, and a cold beer at the finish! Wait, we go one step further a ticket to Mardi Gras that day is included. The schedule that day features 4 parades and 2 headliner concerts. No Run has more Fun!!
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