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Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas' largest Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! 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. From Galveston to Bandera, Texas offers a variety of Mardi Gras celebrations with parades, music, food, and fun. Whether you prefer a cowboy-themed festival, a dog parade, or a king of rock and roll rally, you can find a party that suits your style and taste. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday as it’s also known, falls on March 4 this year, but many of the festivities get underway the weekend before. Check out these six great Mardi Gras celebrations we’ve But Texas has its share of Mardi Gras events, too, with themes ranging from coastal to cowboy. (Mardi Gras bull riding is a thing in Bandera.) Here are five Mardi Gras celebrations worth visiting All eyes are on New Orleans when it comes to Mardi Gras, and rightly so. The Crescent City is known for its elaborate parades and masquerade balls in the weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday (which falls on February 13 this year). But Texas has its share of Mardi Gras events, too, with themes ranging from coastal to cowboy. (Mardi Gras bull riding is a thing in Bandera.) Here are five Mardi Gras TEXAS – The New Orleans Carnival season began Jan. 6 and ends on Mardi Gras – otherwise known as Fat Tuesday – on March 4. While many flock to the Cajun Country to celebrate the Catholic-origin holiday, which signifies the beginning of the Lent season, there are plenty of events and parades right here in Texas. Volstead's is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration starting at 6 p.m. on March 4. The event features hurricanes, beads and King Cake with a prize of a free Hotel Vegas South by Southwest 2025 Key Tag 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 Biggest Mardi Gras Festival in Texas Returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas Jan. 18 Jan. 09, 2025 SAN ANTONIO, TX — January 9, 2025 — Six Flags Fiesta Texas is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Mardi Gras Festival , now Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration , running select dates from Jan. 18 through March 16. Mardi Gras Galveston. For the biggest and best Mardi Gras in Texas, there is one place to go–Galveston. It is the largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas and the third largest in the U.S. With over 20 different parades, Mardi Gras Galveston fun starts on Friday, February 21 and runs to Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Austin with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll! Texas is also home to the nation’s third-largest Mardi Gras celebration — Mardi Gras! Galveston. Galveston. Now in its 114th year, the festival attracts more than 350,000 visitors annually Finish off the celebrations at a block party! March 2 @ 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Get ready for the Revelers Hall Mardi Gras Block Party 2025 on March 2nd, the ultimate celebration of music, community, and Carnival spirit! This high-energy event will feature live performances, parades, and a vibrant crowd, making it the biggest Mardi Gras party in town. Nanette Lees Phat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party: TK's, Dallas: 04 Mar 2025: Mardi Gras on Midway Fat Tuesday Ekko: Ekko Lounge, Dallas: 04 Mar 2025: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party: 6617 Snider Plz, Dallas, TX 75205: 04 Mar 2025: 18th Annual Mardi Gras Customer Appreciation Celebration: Round-Up Saloon, Dallas: 04 Mar 2025: Fat Tuesday at Rockfish Mardi Gras Festival with food, music, parades, carnival and lots of family fun for all! Admission: free Days/Hours Open: Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 11am-5pm This year, Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, takes place on March 4, but celebrations are starting early in San Antonio, with events rolling out as soon as this weekend. Expect a mix of Gulf Coast tradition, high-energy performances, and the spirited, festive atmosphere that makes Mardi Gras so special. Houston Area Mardi Gras Celebrations. Houston is also home to plenty of Mardi Gras fun, from parades to unique events for the whole family. Here are some key events: 1. Mardi Gras on Main - La Porte (Feb. 22) Fill up on gumbo and see who wins the cook-off, drink discounted hurricanes, make your own masquerade mask, compete in a costume contest, and take a dip in the pool at this Mardi Gras party hosted by Flor de Caña. Mardi Gras Bar Crawl | Saturday, March 1 Wear your best Mardi Gras costume to bar hop at participating locales like The Blind Pig Celebrate Mardi Gras by the sea in Galveston, Texas — Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston. The Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, which dates back to an 1867 masked ball, is the largest in Texas. Today the Mardi Gras tradition includes beautiful beach sunsets while taking in free parades along Seawall Boulevard and many locations throughout Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 in Rockport, Texas with a range of lively events, including mardi gras parades, parties, live music, and delicious food. Join in the celebration and let the good times roll!
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