The Mardi Gras Ball for Special People operates almost entirely on Volunteer help with an array of different tasks and fun activities to choose from. If you, or a friend or family member, are looking for an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to volunteer your time, this is the event for you! What: Mardi Gras Ball for Special People When: Sunday, Feb. 7, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Moody Gardens Convention Center Expo A&B Who: People with special needs and their immediate family members are invited. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated. Information: 800-582-4673 ex. 4108 or volunteers@moodygardens.com Event by Moody Gardens on Sunday, February 12 2023 Galveston, Texas (February 7, 2024) – This year’s edition of Moody Gardens’ Mardi Gras Ball for Special People will immerse attendees in a vibrant carnival theme, capturing the essence of traditional Mardi Gras revelry. Scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the event promises a festive atmosphere at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Expos A, B, and C Special Event volunteer applications are accepted year-round. Please contact our Volunteer Program Manager at 409-683-4108 Mardi Gras Ball for Special People HOUSTON (CW39) – This year’s edition of Moody Gardens’ Mardi Gras Ball for Special People will immerse attendees in a vibrant carnival theme, capturing the essence of traditional Mardi Friday night, Anheuser-Busch and the St. Louis Mardi Gras Foundation pulled out all the stops for Mayor Tishaura Jones with their presentation of her 2025 Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball. Mardi Gras Ball for Special People at Moody Gardens, Galveston Island. Each year Moody Gardens® hosts the Mardi Gras Ball for Special People, which provides the opportunity for people with disabilities to safely enjoy the spirit and fun of Mardi Gras. This is a free event for those with special needs and their immediate family and/or caregivers. The Mardi Gras Ball for Special People operates almost entirely on Volunteer help with an array of different tasks and fun activities to choose from. If you, or a friend or family member, are looking for an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to volunteer your time, this is the event for you! The Moody Gardens Mardi Gras ball provides the opportunity for people with disabilities to be a part of the Mardi Gras celebrations in a safe and exciting environment. The 27 th Annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People will be on Sunday, February 10, 2013. This fun-packed event includes activities such as: We are hosting a silent auction at the 2025 SUAF-WDC Mardi Gras Ball on February 8, 2025, and we need your help to make it a success! We're looking for donations of all kinds, including unique experiences such as event tickets, vacation stays, or tours; gift baskets that showcase your creativity; services like professional consultations, spa treatments, or memberships; and memorabilia such as GALVESTON, TX – This year, Moody Gardens Mardi Gras Ball for Special People will feature a cool jazz theme “Around the World,” which incorporates Mardi Gras celebrations from around the globe. Mardi Gras isn’t just a celebration. It’s a cherished tradition and season. Finding the perfect gown for your next Mardi Gras ball while online shopping can be tricky. Local boutiques carry more formal long dresses than you might think. The annual queer Mardi Gras ball will feature drag and burlesque duo Kitten N' Lou and a special musical guest at Another highlight of the ball is people going all out with their costumes Mardi Gras parties take the form of Mardi Gras Balls. They are one of the great Mardi Gras traditions! If you are lucky enough to attend one, some of these more formal outfits will fit the bill. If you are going to a special occasion with a Mardi Gras theme, these will work. The Moody Gardens Mardi Gras ball provides the opportunity for people with disabilities to be a part of the Mardi Gras celebrations in a safe and exciting environment. The 27 th Annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People will be on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Our annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People is sure to be a treat this year! We are looking for volunteers to help us with "The Sweetest Ball in Town" on January 31. If you're interested in Mardi Gras krewes are social organizations that host balls or put on parades each carnival season. Some krewes have open membership, while others are highly exclusive or secretive. They can be organized by neighborhood, interest or involvement in the community. Special Event volunteer applications are accepted year-round. Please contact our Volunteer Program Manager at 409-683-4108 Mardi Gras Ball for Special People The Moody Gardens Mardi Gras ball provides the opportunity for people with disabilities to be a part of the Mardi Gras celebrations in a safe and exciting environment. The 27 th Annual Mardi Gras Ball for Special People will be on Sunday, February 10, 2013.
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