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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. Headquarters Balcony Party 23rd & Strand-Entrance on Strand next to Galveston Island Dry Goods Company. Headquarters Balcony Party Highlights: – FREE entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket – Impressive view of the Corona Extra Stage with live entertainment – In the center of all the Mardi Gras action – Live Music Headquarters Balcony Party 23rd & Strand-Entrance on Strand next to Galveston Island Dry Goods Company. Headquarters Balcony Party Highlights: – FREE entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket – Impressive view of the Corona Extra Stage with live entertainment – In the center of all the Mardi Gras action – Live Music 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. 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 island’s 114 th Mardi Gras celebration began Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends will be packed with parades, parties and, of course, beads. Galveston’s island-style Mardi Gras has plenty of personality. Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country and has a long history of festivities. The first celebration in Galveston was held in 1867, complete with a masked ball and Shakespearean reenactments! In 1871, two rival Mardi Gras societies, or “Krewes” were created. When: March 1, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Where: 2410 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550 Your ticket will include your gate admission and entrance into the designated balcony. Balcony parties feature a great view of the Mardi Gras festivities! Includes: 22oz Hearsay Yard Glass with choice of signature Mardi Gras! Cocktail (Margarita, Strawberry Daiquiri, Hurricane, or Hand Grenade 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. Mardi Gras! Concert Viewing Balcony Party Highlights: FREE entrance into the Entertainment District included in your Ticket Impressive view of the Corona Extra Stage with live entertainment In the center of all the Mardi Gras action Live Music 3 Parade Views Your ticket will include your gate admission and entrance into the designated balcony. Balcony parties feature a great view of the Mardi 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 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 Enter the Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 14 th Annual Official Umbrella Decorating Contest. The winning umbrella will lead the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Processional Friday, February 21, 2025. They will also be featured in the Bryan Museum’s temporary Mardi Gras Exhibit. Entrance to Mardi Gras! Galveston’s Entertainment District; Access to a private balcony party with cash bar & private amenities; Access to all concerts inside the Entertainment District; View of the other amazing parades from your balcony party; You can take your food into your balcony party from the vendors 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. 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! The first Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston was a huge success, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the United States. In the years that followed, the popularity of Mardi Gras in Galveston grew exponentially, with the festival becoming one of the biggest and most well-known Mardi Gras celebrations in the country. This all-Krewe parade promises the final hours of Mardi Gras Galveston 2024, featuring marching bands, dance teams, and participating Krewes. Parade Route: Starting at 28th and Market Street, the parade heads east to 25th Street (Rosenberg), makes a right turn to Postoffice Street, takes a left and proceeds to 19th Street, turns left to Strand 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 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.
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