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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. GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Galveston's biggest and brightest parade lit up the night at the 2025 Mardi Gras celebration. ABC13 broadcast live from the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade on Experience the excitement of Mardi Gras Galveston in real time with our LIVE HD camera feed straight from the Seawall! Watch as the crowds gather, the parades roll by, and the energy of the festival comes alive. Whether you're planning your visit or enjoying the celebration from home, stay connected to all the action with Saltwater-Recon.com! Experience the beads, the floats and the fun at Mardi Gras in Galveston! Join Landry's, Inc. and ABC13 for live coverage of the parade tomorrow at 6 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. The George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation started off the festivities with Tutu Live Krewe, an all-woman dance krewe, receiving the New Krewe Award and Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton, with the Knights of Momus, receiving the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award. The presentation was followed by a parade for the honorees. 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 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. 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! 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 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. Issues with your tickets? Contact Etix customer service for help – 1-800-514-3849 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! GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) — It’s Mardi Gras time again, and the Galveston Strand will be lit up once again as the annual Mardi Gras! Galveston events will begin on February 21. The island will Mardi Gras Galveston 2025: Parades, Live Music & Family-Friendly Events. One of the biggest draws of Mardi Gras Galveston is its action-packed lineup of parades, concerts, and special events. With over 20 parades, live music from national and local artists, and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Strand – Galveston. Friday, February 28, 2025. William Clark Green performing at 10:30 p.m.! – In the center of all the Mardi Gras action – Live Music The largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas and the 114th celebration kicks off Friday, Feb. 21, bringing two incredible weekends of parades, live entertainment, balcony parties, and family-friendly fun to Galveston’s historic downtown district. Mardi Gras revelers in Galveston 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 114th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. 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. 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.
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