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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 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. The island’s 114 th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends will be packed with parades Here’s how to celebrate Mardi Gras the Galveston way, with parades, live music and pet-friendly costume contests. While some events are free, several of the city’s official parades and all of its concerts are held inside the gates of the Entertainment District. The city also recently announced heightened security measures for its events. Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 Bag Storage Party at Mardi Gras! While Bounce is Keeping Your Luggage Safe. A Bounce partner is here to help. Pick a location in Galveston and contact a Bounce partner to help you find a place to store your belongings. The price for storing your luggage in this city is just $4.10 per day. The bulk of Mardi Gras festivities take place in Galveston’s historic downtown in the Mardi Gras Entertainment District, with activities running in the area bordered by 20th to 25th Streets and Harborside Drive to Mechanic Street. Many parades and events also take place along the beachfront on Seawall Boulevard between 25th Street and 57th 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. A Few Changes Come to Galveston Mardi Gras Feb 19, 2025 The next two weekends of parades in Galveston will be a charming mix of the old and new: the great old traditions of Mardi Gras and some new rules that may take you by surprise, so get wise, Bon Ami! Remember that paid parking along Seawall Boulevard remains in effect during Mardi Gras. Paid parking is enforced per licensed vehicle; vehicles and trailers parked along Seawall Boulevard must display a license plate and pay for parking ($2 per hour) between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. seven days a week. Please note towing will be enforced. Key Safety Changes for Mardi Gras 2025 The City of Galveston is prioritizing public safety with new rules that will impact transportation and event activities. These measures are part of a broader effort to enhance crowd control and minimize potential risks during the celebration. Tags: Mardi gras galveston, Galveston safety measures, Galveston mardi gras security, Galveston road closures, Galveston police presence, Galveston emergency plans, Galveston historical marker From lively festivals to one-of-a-kind celebrations, Galveston offers countless ways to experience the charm and energy of island life. With something happening almost every week, there’s always an opportunity to join in on the fun. Explore Galveston’s annual traditions and exciting happenings to make your next visit unforgettable. From lively festivals to one-of-a-kind celebrations, Galveston offers countless ways to experience the charm and energy of island life. With something happening almost every week, there’s always an opportunity to join in on the fun. Explore Galveston’s annual traditions and exciting happenings to make your next visit unforgettable. Mardi Gras in Galveston. Mardi Gras! Galveston is the place to be for a full-on celebration, with festivities running from February 21 through March 4, 2025. Known for its vibrant parades and coastal charm, Galveston offers one of Texas’s most unique Mardi Gras experiences. From lively festivals to one-of-a-kind celebrations, Galveston offers countless ways to experience the charm and energy of island life. With something happening almost every week, there’s always an opportunity to join in on the fun. Explore Galveston’s annual traditions and exciting happenings to make your next visit unforgettable. Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Website Managed by Galveston.Com 5:00 p.m. – Event Opens 6:30 p.m. – Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade 7:30 p.m. – Krewe Babalu “All Krewe Parade” 9:00 p.m. – Mardi Gras!Galveston Parade led by CityCast Houston Galveston Mardi Gras Parades – Dates, Routes & Must-See Events. Celebrate Mardi Gras in Galveston and Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Galveston Mardi Gras Parades From lively festivals to one-of-a-kind celebrations, Galveston offers countless ways to experience the charm and energy of island life. With something happening almost every week, there’s always an opportunity to join in on the fun. Explore Galveston’s annual traditions and exciting happenings to make your next visit unforgettable. Sat., Feb. 22nd at 11:00 a.m. The Jolly Jester Jaunt – Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5k. Runners dawning Mardi Gras themed t-shirts, socks and jester hats will “jaunt” through the Entertainment District Saturday morning for a 5k Fun Run that ends with free libations and a balcony party! Mardi Gras! Galveston Info. Festival Map; Press Room. Press Releases; Media Contacts; Media FAQs; Published January 15, 2015 at 1000×714 in 01_Eco_Bag_Freebie
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