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Galveston’s historic downtown entertainment district will put you in the center of Mardi Gras! Galveston with bead, balconies, parades and concerts. 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. 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. 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 Galveston Mardi Gras Parade Route and Map. Navigating Mardi Gras festivities is easy with the official Mardi Gras map. Plan your day with these key features: Main Parade Route: Parades will run along Strand Street and Seawall Boulevard, offering spectacular views and energy-filled celebrations. 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. Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish parades known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season. The History of Mardi Gras! Galveston. Mardi Gras was first publicly observed on Galveston Island in 1867. Following a sabbatical imposed in 1941 by war and challenging times, Mardi Gras! Galveston was revived in 1985 by Galveston-born preservationist and developer George P. Mitchell. Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights Fiesta Gras! Festival Map; Get Involved. Parades. Umbrella Brigade; Golf Cart Parade; Jeep Parades; Krewes; Contests; Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 | All Rights 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. Get ready for the second weekend of Mardi Gras with a Latin twist! Join the celebration at Vida Agave, and enjoy drink specials all night long. Save Map for Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact: Elizabeth Matthews. ematthews@yagasevents.com. Issues with your tickets? Contact Etix customer service for help – 1-800-514-3849 Mardi Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish parades known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season. 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. 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 The All Krewe Poster Unveiling Event kicks off the Mardi Gras season. The event is held annually in the Backroom of Beerfoot Craft & Draft, 28th & Seawall Blvd. Krewes gather, celebrate, and unveil their poster for the Mardi Gras season. The evening culminates with the unveiling of the Official Mardi Gras poster. Kevin Fowler at Mardi Gras! Galveston 2302 The Strand Galveston, TX 77550 United States
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