Experience the glorious revival of Galveston's Mardi Gras! Our journey explores its rich history, showcasing authentic traditions and the meticulous researc 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. 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! FOX 26's Coco Dominguez is in Galveston as the fun of Mardi Gras season kicks off with one of the parade Krewe's and what guests can expect!Subscribe to FOX Mardi Gras! Galveston was live. People are excited to be celebrating Mardi Gras in Galveston after the event was canceled last year due to COVID-19.More: Mardi Gras! Galveston, Galveston, Texas. 42,876 likes · 16 talking about this. Mardi Gras! Galveston returns February 21 thru Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Mardi Gras kicks off in the island of Galveston this weekend! This means parades, music, food, and MILLIONS of beads! FOX 26's Nate Griffin has a look at what to expect for the weekend and a caught up with the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius float crew! 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 The 114th Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston is here, filled with parades, parties, food, and beads! Brittany Jeffers gives us an inside look from the Float Barn. 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. 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! 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. 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 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. Videos and B Roll for media use. To download Mardi Gras video b-roll, please visit the Galveston CVB Press Room. 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 Issues with your tickets? Contact Etix customer service for help – 1-800-514-3849 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. Galveston's streets have transformed into a vibrant tapestry of celebration as the city kicks off its 114th annual Mardi Gras festivities. Drawing in more than a quarter of a million revelers
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