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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. Fri., Feb. 28th at 9:00 p.m. Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade. Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the second Friday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2025. Get ready for some high stepping Drum Majors, Rolling Party Floats and tons of excitement! 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. A bulldog named Mona sits in her cart as she waits for the start of the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux parade along the seawall in Galveston, Texas, on Feb. 15, 2015. This year's pet-friendly parade will be held Sunday, March 2, at 1:30 p.m. (David J. Phillip | The Associated Press) AP 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 island’s 114th Mardi Gras celebration, to be held February 21 thru March 4, 2025 is expected to draw more than 350,000 attendees for live concerts, parades, balcony parties, elegant balls and much more. Posted: Feb 12, 2025 / 05:18 PM CST. Updated: Feb 17, 2025 / 05:28 AM CST. by: Chad Washington. SHARE. GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) — It’s Mardi Gras time again, and the Galveston Strand will Here are future Mardi Gras dates you can add to your calendar today! Mardi Gras! Galveston. Year Mardi Gras; 2025: Feb. 21 – Fat Tuesday, March 4: 2026: Feb The nation's second-largest Mardi Gras celebration will take place in Galveston in February and early March. This week, the city of Galveston released its schedule for its 114th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston returns Feb. 21 through March 4, bringing two weekends of parades, concerts and celebrations to the island. Floats, marching bands and bead-throwing will fill the streets 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 Issues with your tickets? Contact Etix customer service for help – 1-800-514-3849 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. Time to get loco! This lively parade will feature Mardi Gras! Galveston-themed Jeeps & Golf Carts, Marching Bands, Mariachi Bands & Decorated Floats throwing beads, candy & other Mardi Gras Swag. Entertainment 2:30 p.m. - Fiesta Gras! Headliner Corona Extra Stage 12:00 p.m. - Fiesta Gras! Opening Act Corona Extra Stage. Click here to Buy Tickets In the U.S., New Orleans is most famous, but Texas has a tradition all its own, especially in Galveston! Mardi Gras 2025 Dates. In 2025, Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) falls on March 4, the day before Ash Wednesday on March 5. The festivities will span the days leading up to this exciting final celebration, and in some places, like Galveston, the The Strand, Galveston. February 21, 22, 23, 28, and March 1. Bret Michaels performing, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m.! La Fiera de Ojinaga performing Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m.! William Clark Green performing Friday, Feb. 28 at 10:30 p.m.! Kevin Fowler performing Saturday, Mar. 1 at 2:00 p.m.! BUY EARLY! These tickets are NOT available on the day of. 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. Join us as we celebrate Fiesta Gras! Galveston on Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 2025! Two live music performances and two parades. Join Us For The 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston Schedule Of Events: 5:00 p.m. Party Gras! Procession Watch the George P. Mitchell Honoree & special guests arrive to the Tremont House led by a brass band, kicking off the Friday night celebration. 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.
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