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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. Opening of Mardi Gras Gallery 722 21st Street Galveston, Texas 77550 Tour the Traces of Galveston’s Mardi Gras Museum. Perhaps as a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the Lenten season, the Mardi Gras Museum left behind several Easter eggs when it closed. Some of them are (much) more obvious than others, but they all blend in seamlessly with Galveston’s Carnival identity. Powell Arch at 24th and Mechanic Galveston Mardi Gras began in 1867, and by 1871, there were citywide celebrations, parades, lavish parties, costumes and an annual theme. The Island celebrations were halted over the last 156 years for various reasons including a 10-year hiatus to recover from the Great Storm of 1900 and a failed attempt to restart the festivities after World 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. Galveston’s annual Mardi Gras celebration features several parades. The Woodlands Children's Museum's Mardi Gras Celebration: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Galveston’s Mardi Gras: More Than 100 Years of History. Mardi Gras, the traditional festival of feasting and merrymaking that precedes the season of Lent, was publicly observed in Galveston Island as early as 1867, when a 350 pound “Falstaff” presided over a performance from Shakespeare’s King Henry IV and a masked ball at Turner Hall. Step into the vibrant history of Mardi Gras in Galveston! From colorful masks to elaborately designed costumes, this exhibit will get you ready to celebrate. Galveston County Museum 722 Moody 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. Although Mardi Gras in Galveston dates all the way back to the city’s founding in the 1830s, the county’s collection spans from 1930 to the 1990s. The museum, 722 21st St., displayed a few Mardi Gras costumes in the last few weeks of 2024, but nothing like the exhibit that opened in the beginning of this year, Wright-Gidley said. Mardi Gras is an annual tradition widely in Galveston and New Orleans, but its beginnings in North America can be traced to Mobile, Alabama, dating back to 1703. "Mardi gras was brought to the 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. From lively festivals to one-of-a-kind celebrations, Galveston offers countless ways to experience the charm and energy of island life. With something happening almost every week, there’s always an opportunity to join in on the fun. Explore Galveston’s annual traditions and exciting happenings to make your next visit unforgettable. Galveston Naval Museum's Docent Orientation. 100 Seawolf Park Blvd Galveston, Texas 77554 Details Google. Feb 22 2025 Axecade Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 Balcony Party. 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. From lively festivals to one-of-a-kind celebrations, Galveston offers countless ways to experience the charm and energy of island life. With something happening almost every week, there’s always an opportunity to join in on the fun. Explore Galveston’s annual traditions and exciting happenings to make your next visit unforgettable. An exhibit featuring photographs, documents, and souvenirs related to the history of Galveston’s Mardi Gras was on display at Rosenberg Library during January of 2006. On display were beautifully hand-tinted photographs of debutantes from the 1920s and charming black-and-white images of children at Junior Mardi Gras during the 1930s. Galveston County Historical Museum. Mardi Gras Museum. 23rd & Strand (3rd floor) 409-763-1133 • Costumes and historical memorabilia • Mardi Gras gift shop From lively festivals to one-of-a-kind celebrations, Galveston offers countless ways to experience the charm and energy of island life. With something happening almost every week, there’s always an opportunity to join in on the fun. Explore Galveston’s annual traditions and exciting happenings to make your next visit unforgettable. 23. Texas Seaport Museum & 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA 24. Railroad Museum 25. Galveston Island State Park 26. NOAA Sea Turtle Facility 1 Galveston Island Visitors Center at Ashton Villa 6102 Seawall Casa Del Mar Dropo˜/Pickup in front of Willie G’s Restaurant Seawall Blvd at 87th Street Mardi Gras Galveston 2025 Shuttle Service Route #3 - West
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