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Mardi Gras! Galveston t o o r d n e S s p M 8 7 m e m f c 2 i 2 D 1 a i 2 6 u h f 2 0 4 7 a , 8 8 : 1 8 1 m 4 4 c 0 A 2 e 9 a 4 5 h t u t r 2 0 m g t f e 1 8 b 0 · 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 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 — Parades and beads and vendors – oh my! Mardi Gras Galveston has taken over the island, with thousands of attendees from near and far soaking up more than a century worth of 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! Discount Packages. Hotel Packages; Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party 2021 Strand-Entrance on Strand across from Hendley’s. Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 Catch the spirit of Mardi Gras at the Residence Inn Galveston Island! 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. 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. 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. Heart-pumping greyhound races, hundreds of new slot machines, cocktail bars and gourmet cuisine set the tone for a great time, but at Mardi Gras it’s the promotions that make the party. Promotions 10 events found. 5:00pm-8:00pm: Packet Pickup- (inside Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party) 7:00pm: George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade; 8:30pm: Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade; 10:00pm: Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade; Saturday, February 22, 2025 Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact: Elizabeth Matthews. ematthews@yagasevents.com. Issues with your tickets? Contact Etix customer service for help – 1-800-514-3849 Like the Mardi Gras Galveston Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Facebook Page for the latest updates. For more information contact info@yagasevents.com or 409-770-0999. Search 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 6+ active Moody Gardens Promo Codes, Coupon Codes & Deals for March 2025. Most popular: 25% Off One Day Value Pass Adult Ticket w/ code: AMOCO***** 25% Off Mardi A Mardi Gras mask falls just out of the reach of David McKee Jr. and his father on The Strand at Mardi Gras! Galveston on Feb. 3, 2024. The city Tuesday announced major changes meant to keep more than 300,000 revelers safer. 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 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. Revelers once again streamed into downtown Galveston on Friday, as the second weekend of Mardi Gras got underway.
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