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. The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius annual “Fat Tuesday “ Mardi Gras Parade will be March 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. beginning at 28th and Market street downtown and making its way through Postoffice street and Strand historic district. The Strand – Galveston. Friday, February 28, 2025. William Clark Green performing at 10:30 p.m.! Cameron Sacky Band performing at 8:30 p.m.! FIRST RESPONDERS DAY Yaga's Cafe is located in the historical Strand District in Galveston, Texas. Mardi Gras! Galveston February 21 – March 4, 2025. Galveston Island Wine Festival At Mardi Gras! Galveston, the extravagance found in Texas' largest Mardi Gras celebration starts with the beads! More than 3 million beads will be thrown at Mardi Gras! Galveston and that's just the beginning of the elaborate parades, headliner performances, family events, feasting, and other festivities that come with hosting Mardi Gras island When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season Here's everything you need to know about Mardi Gras. When is Mardi Gras 2025? Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is on Tuesday, March 4 this year. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. When is Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Lent? What to know this Carnival season. begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2025. Mardi Gras in New Orleans, also known as Carnival, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a grand, final celebration on March 4, better known as Fat Tuesday. Originating from Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, marks the final day of the Carnival season before Lent begins. Taking place on March 4 this year, this festival is known for its parades, elaborate costumes and rich foods. While New Orleans is the epicentre, festivities occur globally, honouring both cultural traditions and religious significance before the reflective period of Lent. Returning to the 114th Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration - Beads for Needs! Yaga’s Entertainment and the Ball High Life Skills program is bringing back the initiative geared toward getting Mardi Gras beads out of the trash while giving Life Skills students the opportunity to build a business from the ground up and become self-sufficient. In honor of the 114th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston, Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc. would like to invite all kids 12 and under to be involved in our 11th Annual Coloring Contest of Mardi Gras! Galveston. Get the chance to ride on a float, attend a Family Gras! balcony party AND be featured in the Galveston Daily News! The Family Gras! Fri., Feb. 10 @ 7:00pm George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade. Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Join us as we celebrate Fiesta Gras! Galveston on Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 2025! Two live music performances and two parades. Feb 22 2025. Time 5:30 PM. One of over 20 bands to perform live at Mardi Gras! Galveston, Yaga's Entertainment Send Email Website. Related Events Yaga’s Entertainment is bringing something exciting to the 111th Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration. Introducing ‘Beads for Needs’ – a new program geared toward getting Mardi Gras beads out of the trash while giving Life Skills students the opportunity to build a business from the ground up and become self-sufficient. In honor of the 114th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston, Yaga's Entertainment, Inc. would like to invite students and artists from Galveston Island and the surrounding areas to submit an official Mardi Gras! Galveston poster design. The winning poster will be reproduced as a commemorative poster to be released as part of Mardi Gras Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 14th Annual Official Umbrella Decorating Contest Guidelines & Entry Form In honor of the 114th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston and the 14th Annual Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, Yaga's Entertainment, Inc. would like to invite you to participate in the 14th Annual Official Umbrella Decorating Contest of Mardi Gras! Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. Search . Home; What's New; Media; Tuesday Mar 4 2025 Mardi Gras . Metairie; Krewe of Argus 11:00am view map ; Vendor Application Mardi Gras! Galveston 2025 2 MARDI GRAS! GALVESTON 2025 VENDOR SUBMISSION CHECKLIST The following documents must be received no later than Monday, February 10, 2025, BY MAIL OR IN PERSON ONLY Food Vendors Any vendor preparing food on site 1. Completed Application (pg. 8-9) 2. Copy of Proof of Insurance (Yaga’s Entertainment
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