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What separates Galveston’s Mardi Gras from the rest? The Red Wine Band Sat., Mar. 1 – 10:30 pm Corona Extra Stage. Ghost Bridge Sat., Mar. 1 – 12:00 p.m. 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 island’s 114th Mardi Gras celebration, to be held February 21 – March 4, 2025, is expected to draw more than 350,000 attendees for live concerts, parades, balcony parties, elegant balls and much more. For tickets to the Mardi Gras! Galveston Downtown Entertainment District, featuring parades, concerts and balcony parties, click here. 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. 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. GALVESTON, Texas — Two weekends and dozens of exciting performances are planned! Mardi Gras! Galveston starts Friday and the entertainment lineup is packed. Bret Michaels is the biggest name on One of over 20 bands to perform live at Mardi Gras! Galveston, The Line Up will be on the Corona Extra Stage on Friday, February 21 at 10pm. Willy Gonzalez and his band, The Line Up are fixtures in the Galveston music scene playing at B. Jiggers Lounge and Yaga’s Cafe on a regular basis. GALVESTON, Texas — Mardi Gras is back in Galveston next month and organizers are working to get folks excited. On Wednesday, they released the list of performers in its 2025 entertainment lineup. Fiesta Gras! Tickets; Ticket To Ride; The Red Wine Band. Published February 6, Website Managed by Galveston.Com 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 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! 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. The 113th Galveston Mardi Gras features a two-week celebration with beads, parades and performances by Gin Blossoms, Duelo and Eli Young Band. By Ana Khan , Staff Writer Jan 29, 2024 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. Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party 2021 Strand-Entrance on Strand across from Hendley’s. Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party Highlights: – FREE entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket – Beautiful Trolley Station atmosphere and clean bathrooms – Live Music – Amazing Parade Views One of over 20 bands to perform live at Mardi Gras! Galveston, Texas country music artist, Brandon McDermott will perform on the Corona Extra Stage on Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm. For tickets to the Mardi Gras! Galveston Downtown Entertainment District, featuring parades, concerts and balcony parties, click here. 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. Axecade Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 Balcony Party Join us at Axecade, where we have the best balcony on The Strand to catch all the action. Watch the parades, enjoy the live bands, and savor delicious food and drinks while throwing beads into the crowd. One of over 20 bands to perform live at Mardi Gras! Galveston, country music band, Eli Young Band will kick off the second weekend of festivities with a headlining set on Friday, Feb. 9. at 10:45pm. For tickets to the Mardi Gras! Galveston Downtown Entertainment District, featuring parades, concerts and balcony parties, click here. One of over 20 bands to perform live at Mardi Gras! Galveston, The OGRE Band’s old guys will be rocking excessively on the Corona Extra Stage on Saturday, March 1 at 12pm. For tickets to the Mardi Gras! Galveston Downtown Entertainment District, featuring parades, concerts and balcony parties, click here.
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