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 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 Tutu Live Krewe Honored with 2025 Newe Krewe Award. Galveston, TX – [January 1, 2025] – The Tutu Live Krewe has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Newe Krewe Award. This prestigious award recognizes krewes established since 2011, celebrating their contributions to the vibrant and evolving Mardi Gras tradition in Galveston. 7:00 p.m. 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. 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. 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. Mardi Gras Southeast Texas is kicking off on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 and will run through Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Doggett Ford Park in Beaumont. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook Kenneth Shelton, seen in this undated courtesy photo with Meg Walker, along with Mike Doherty will receive the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award at a ceremony Feb. 21 as part of the kick-off to 2025 Mardi Gras festivities. 7 p.m. — George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade. Large crowds expected as Galveston’s 2025 Mardi Gras celebration starts this weekend; Train operations near schools (Dec. 19, 2024) 5:30 p.m. – George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation; 7:00 p.m. Some less extravagant items are included in the 2025 gift bags and can be purchased on Amazon. Norman Mardi Gras Parade. Norman’s first night parade began as a celebration of Art & Community in 1994. Drawing crowds of up to 6,000, depending on weather, the parade begins at dark (7 pm) with an awards ceremony immediately following at The Depot. The parade and awards ceremony are free to watch and family-friendly. Awards. George P. Mitchell Award; Newe Krewe Award; Contact Us. Social Center; Press Room. Media Contacts; Media FAQs; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights View and download the 2025 Mobile Mardi Gras parade schedule, complete with dates, times and routes for all Mobile & Baldwin County parades. 2025 mardi gras information Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is finalizing preparations for the 2025 Mardi Gras season. To ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration, residents and visitors are urged to follow regulations regarding barricades, street closures, parking, and public safety. 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. The oldest female Mardi Gras organization in Jefferson Parish will celebrate Carnival 2025 with a 200-member, 18-float parade. This year's theme is “Isis Goes on a Field Trip” Floats will include Rivertown Theater , Aquarium, and Circus . Our 100% nonprofit Mardi Gras event will take place on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. The City of Trees Parade is a dazzling showcase of Sacramento’s rich diversity and culture! The City of Trees Parade is a dazzling showcase of Sacramento’s rich diversity and culture! Last year, the Newe Krewe Award was founded to honor newly created Krewes since 2011. An association or group in charge of its own float in a bigger Mardi Gras parade is known as a krewe. 7 p.m. Honoree Parade for the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award. Marching bands and dancing teams start the first procession after the award ceremony.
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