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Mardi Gras Parade: The Jolly Jester Jaunt – Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5k

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One of over 20 parades to enjoy during Mardi Gras! Galveston , The The Jolly Jester Jaunt takes place in the Downtown Entertainment District  on Friday, February 3 @ 12pm. 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! Who can think of a better way to get some exercise and have some fun, than jaunting with your friends and family down the Strand in joker hats and crazy socks?

For details and to register for the run, click here

For tickets to the Mardi Gras! Galveston Downtown Entertainment District, featuring parades , concerts and balcony parties, click here .

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Mardi gras galveston 2024 celebrations last two weekends. here’s what you can do..

Galveston is home to the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country, roping in thousands of bead-covered celebrators every year.

Galveston is home to the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country, roping in thousands of bead-covered celebrators every year. Celebrations in Galveston this year start on Friday and run the first two weekends of the month and Feb. 13.

Some Galveston Mardi Gras celebrations this weekend will be adjusted by an hour on Saturday in preparation of heavy rain chances. Here’s a lineup of Mardi Gras celebrations in Galveston this month.

• Friday, Feb. 2:

Party Gras! Procession – 5 p.m. -Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off with a procession on Friday. It’ll begin near The Press Box restaurant on 24th Street and Post Office Street and end at The Tremont House at 2300 Mechanic St.

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation – 5:30 p.m. The Party Gras! The procession will end at The Tremont House, where an award presentation in honor of Mitchell and vital Mardi Gras foundations will kick off.

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade – 7 p.m. -The George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade will follow the presentation, kicking off at 7 p.m. Friday, starting at 25th Street and Mechanic Street and stretching to 20th Street.

The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade – 8:30 p.m. An annual lively and bedazzled umbrella parade will flood the streets for the 13th year. Participants interested in marching in Galveston’s iconic umbrella parade can register online .

Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade with Grand Marshal Trey from the Fe – 10 p.m. A Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade led by grand marshal Trey from the Fe will close out the first night of Mardi Gras celebrations Friday.

• Saturday, Feb. 3:

The Jolly Jester Jaunt- Mardi Gras! Galveston 5k Race – 12 p.m. Joggers in past years have come to the race decked out in funky attire for the Mardi Gras celebration’s 5k race. Check-in for the race is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and runners will like up at the 24th and Mechanic Streets start line at 11:55 a.m.

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade – 1 p.m. One of Saturday’s biggest parades was pushed back an hour in preparation of potential rainstorms. The parade begins on the Seawall and travels down through the Entertainment District. It’s slated to reach downtown by 2:30 p.m., according to Mardi Gras! Galveston.

Zaniest Golf Card Parade – 2 p.m. The decked-out golf cart parade will roll down the streets of Galveston Saturday, lining up at Pier 21 to start at 2 p.m.

Mix Radio, Art Car & Jeep Parade – 4 p.m. Art cars in motion with a combined 40 decorated vehicles from around the nation will take course at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Krewe of Gambrinus Parade – 6 p.m. Mardi Gras! Galveston calls it a “Super Parade.” The crowd-drawing celebration will launch 14 floats, and marching bands will toss more than 600,000 beads and trinkets at this nighttime parade.

• Sunday, Feb. 4:

Univision Houston Parade – 1 p.m. The Univision Houston Parade on Sunday will celebrate Hispanic heritage with floats, walking groups, marching bands and dance Krewes, according to Mardi Gras! Galveston.

Los Locos Vaqueros & Jeeps Parade with Grand Marshal Karina Gonzalez – 4 p.m. Grand marshal Karina Gonzalez will lead the final parade Sunday evening featuring Galveston-themed jeeps, marching bands, Mariachi bands and decorated floats.

• Friday, Feb. 9:

Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade with Grand Marshal Erica Rico – 6:30 p.m. Weekend 2 will kick off with a fire truck parade with more than 25 trucks traveling in from Houston, League City, Jamaica Beach and La Marque. Sirens and horns will fill the streets of the Entertainment District as the trucks move through the Strand and down Mechanic St.

Krewe Babalu “All Krewe” Parade – 7:30 p.m. Every Mardi Gras krewe will take the streets for the parade of all parades on Friday night. The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street.

Krewe of 93Q Parade – 9 p.m. The second celebration of the night featuring drum major and rolling party floats will wrap around the Entertainment District Friday.

• Saturday, Feb 10:

Krewe d’Espirit Rosaire Parade – 11 a.m. Krewe d’Espirit Rosaire is the only Black Catholic Krewe on the island, according to Mardi Gras! Galveston. The parade will feature high-stepping marching bands, ROTC groups and church organizations.

Z Krewe Z Parade – 1 p.m. Brightly colored military units and “zannies” will throw beads to the crowd at the second parade of the day. The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south.

KRBE Krewe Parade – 2:30 p.m. KRBE will take the streets at 2:30 p.m. in a parade featuring dancers and more.

Ben E Keith Parade – 4 p.m. A parade sponsored by food service distribution company Ben E. Keith will circle the Entertainment District Saturday moving down Strand Street and around Mechanic Street.

Jumpin’ Jays Bumpin’ Bus Parade with Grand Marshal Edgar Medina – 5 p.m. This “party parade” will get eventgoers moving and grooving, according to Mardi Gras! Galveston. The Jumpin’ Jays Bumpin’ Bus will roll through the Entertainment District Saturday night throwing beads.

Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade – 6 p.m. The largest crowd-drawing parade will finish out the fifth day of Mardi Gras celebrations with Galveston’s oldest Krewe. The Grand Night Parade will feature massive colorful floats and marching bands.

• Sunday, Feb. 11:

Shriners Children’s Texas & Sunshine Kids Parade – 12 p.m. Hundreds of Sunshine Kids will throw beads with their families off a Strand Street balcony and kick off their parade at 12 p.m. Saturday.

Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade – 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Galveston Island Humane Society, this furry Krewe was created 25 years ago. The “Elite Pet Owner,” Mary Cooper will lead the parade. There’s still time to join in the festivities with tickets starting at $20 .

Firefighters Children’s Parade – 3 p.m. Local firefighters will lead the final parade on the last weekend of Mardi Gras Galveston celebrations. This tradition started back in 2005.

Fat Tuesday

• Tuesday, Feb. 13:

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius – 6:30 p.m. A final Fat Tuesday celebration will close out Mardi Gras! Galveston. The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius parade will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The all-Krewe parade will start off on 28th and Market Streets and end on 25th Street.

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Mardi Gras (for families), Galveston

Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you can’t take the entire family to Mardi Gras!  It’s really a very family-friendly event, with TONS of fun during the almost non-stop parades and celebrations the two weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday!

Know Before You Go 

Check the schedule before you go, and make your plans so you don’t miss any of the festivities!

Dress Up!  Shop for crazy hats, mask or complete costumes!  You can be ANYTHING at Mardi Gras, there is NO DRESS CODE!!

Most activities take place on the weekends, and during the week it’s mostly locals, which is a fun change of pace in this touristy town!

Beads!  When it’s all over, She (or he) with the MOST beads wins!  Everywhere you go, people will give you beads, and it’s WONDERFUL!  At least until you get home and wonder what to do with 79 lbs of Mardi Gras beads!

Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K (and why you should do it) Mardi Gras is ALL about decadent celebrating, so I don’t know why they added the 5K run, but we love a fun 5K, and the first 300 runners registered receive a FREE 1/2 day Balcony Party Ticket!!!  Like everything else at Mardi Gras, the more you dress up, the more fun you have! 

The BIG parades, such as the Krewe of Aquarius and the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, all start on the Seawall and go through the city to the Strand, which gives you plenty of places to watch the parade!  The entire parade is family-friendly, but I’d recommend staying off the Strand for the large parades because it’s SO crowded.

The Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade was our favorite, with lights and beads everywhere!!  We watched just off the Strand, (outside of the paid Entertainment Area) and we got SO many beads we couldn’t carry them all!  We found parking right down the street, and were surrounded by families!

Best tip is DRESS UP!!  Wear something that attracts the people on the floats, a crazy hat, a mask, or just look super cute (which is why my kids always have 3 times as many beads as me!)!

Police are EVERYWHERE, mainly just for crowd control!

Deck your little kids in lights, glow sticks or whatever you have, so the floats and other people can see them!

Shriners Hospital for Children’s Parade

Krewe of Barkus and Meowus

Mardi Gras Children’s Parade

The “Family Parades” all take place in the Downtown Entertainment District, and were SO much fun!  Our favorite was the Krewe of Barkus and Meowus, which wasn’t just limited to dogs and cats!  We saw ferrets, chickens, ponies and many pot-bellied pigs, too! Also, this takes place on Sunday, when access to The Strand is free.

As a jeep owner (that hasn’t driven in years), my favorite moment of the parade was when all the jeeps from the South Coast Jeep Club did THIS!!!

The Golf Cart Parade 

I’m beyond wanting to just WATCH the Golf Cart Parade, I’ve already been hitting up my golf cart owning friends to see who will loan me one next year so I can ENTER the parade!  Why?  Golf Cart parade entries receive FREE entry into the Entertainment District & Best Decorated Golf Cart gets FREE Balcony Party Passes!  That’s good enough for me!

Balcony Parties

During the Childrens Parades, the balconies are fine for kids!  They’ll love getting to throw beads out into the crowd of people below begging for them!  At night and for the larger parades, leave them in the hotel room with Grandma!

Remember, Mardi Gras is about celebrating, and over-celebrating the beginning of lent, so there is FOOD (and drink) everywhere!  The local restaurants all over the island have specials and parties, too!

The shops along the Strand are open during Mardi Gras!  Your first stop should be my favorite shop, Nautical Antiques on Mechanic!  Then get your palm read at The Witchery on Post Office, or grab something sweet at La King’s Confectionery or Hey Mikey Ice Cream.  The Peanut Butter Warehouse has revived this old warehouse from my youth into a fun shopping destination with numerous vendors. Hendley Market , on the Strand, is where “bare feet and dogs are welcome”, and is has a fun assortment in an 1858 building.  The Strand Emporium has sandwiches, ice cream and gifts to take back home! The crab cakes at The Shark Shack on The Strand are my most recent food obsessions!

More Things To Do in Galveston

Some people may say it’s too cold in February to play on the beach, but there are plenty of other things to do in Galveston, no matter the temperature!

Beat the heat and the summer crowds at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier!  Click HERE for more information!

Moody Gardens has three pyramids filled with Discovery, Aquatic and Rainforest creatures!  Click HERE for more information!

Duck Tours is where education meets fun, on this island tour that goes through the streets of Galveston and then plunges into Galveston Bay!  Click HERE for more information.

In a town filled with touristy restaurants, one of our local’s favorites is Shrimp ‘n’ Stuff on Avenue O!  The O is for “O, this taste incredible!”!

I love the Galveston Hilton year round, but especially during Mardi Gras, when the parade route goes right in front of the hotel.

If you have your own crewe, then check the parade route (which is subject to change year to year) and try to find a vacation rental on the interior streets on the route, and your party never has to stop!

The Tremont House on Ships Mechanic Row has a bird’s eye view of the Downtown Entertainment District, and rooms book quickly for Mardi Gras, but if you are planning ahead….

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Mardi Gras! Galveston: First weekend parade schedule, events

GALVESTON, Texas - The 2023 Mardi Gras season is here and if you're looking to join in the fun festivities look no further than Mardi Gras! Galveston.

From Feb. 10 - 21, Galveston will be having its Mardi Gras celebrations with 23 parades as the island's krewes prepare to toss out more than 3 million beads and other trinkets to crowds.

Attendees can head to Galveston's downtown entertainment district and along Seawall Boulevard beachfront to see flashy floats, high-stepping marching bands, and dazzling dancers at this year's events:

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Friday, Feb. 10

Party Gras! Procession, 5 p.m. (Entertainment District)

Watch the George P. Mitchell Honoree & special guests arrive at the Tremont House led by a brass band, kicking off the Friday night celebration.

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Ceremony, 5:30 p.m. (Entertainment District)

Presented by Mardi Gras Galveston, the award ceremony will be held in front of the Tremont House at 5:30 p.m. followed by a cocktail reception and the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Parade.

Galveston Mardi Gras 2012. Events and Parades on The Strand and The Seawall. (Photo Courtesy of Visit Galveston/Mardi Gras! Galveston)

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Parade, 7 p.m. (Entertainment District)

The George P. Mitchell Parade will begin at 7:00 pm at The Tremont House with floats heading through the Historic Strand District on the kickoff night of Mardi Gras! Galveston Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Route: The parade begins in front of The Tremont House, located at 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row. It will travel east on Ship’s Mechanic Row to 20th Street, north on 20th Street to Strand Street , and proceed west on Strand Street to 25th Street.

Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, 8:30 p.m. (Entertainment District) 

Join the 13th annual Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade as Mardi Gras revelers twirl their way through the Entertainment District. This event is sponsored by The Galveston County Daily News and everyone is invited to participate as the umbrella dancers perform "The Hokey Pokey" in the streets of Galveston.

Those with decorated umbrellas will receive free admission into Mardi Gras! Galveston on Feb. 10. 

Route: The parade begins on Strand Street at 21st Street and travels west on Strand Street to 25th Street. 

The 2011 kick-off Mardi Gras parades traveled thru the streets of Galveston 02/25/11. (Photo Courtesy of Visit Galveston/Mardi Gras! Galveston)

Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade, 10 p.m. (Entertainment District)

It's the last parade for the first night of Mardi Gras! Galveston and winds through the Entertainment District with plenty of floats, bands , and beads.

Route: The parade begins on Strand Street at 20th Street, proceeds west on Strand Street to 25th Street, travels south on 25th Street to Ship’s Mechanic Row, then proceeds east along Ship’s Mechanic Row to 20th Street, and north along 20th Street to Strand Street.

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Saturday, Feb. 11

Official Mardi Gras! Galveston Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K, 11 a.m. (Entertainment District)  

Make your way through Galveston's Downtown Historic District in a light job or a calm walk. Follow up your active morning with a day of free drinks and a balcony party. Runners who participated in the 5K will receive access to all the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities in the Entertainment District, including headline concerts, parades, and more.

(Photo Courtesy of Visit Galveston/Mardi Gras! Galveston)

Route:   The run begins at 24th Street and Ship’s Mechanic Row, proceeds east to 20th Street, turns north on 20th Street, west at Strand Street. The 5K then proceed west on Strand to 25th Street, turns south onto 25th Street, and then east on Mechanic 's back under the arch. The 5K route is 4 loops.

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras Kickoff Parade, 12 p.m. (Seawall & Entertainment District)

Since it's founding 28 years ago in 1985, the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius will celebrate with a party including the annual street pageant featuring spectacular floats and marching bands. Costumed krewe members will throw anniversary beads and cups during the parade.

Route :   The parade begins on Seawall Boulevard at 57th Street. It travels east to 25th Street, then north along 25th Street to Ship’s Mechanic Row, east along Ship’s Mechanic Row to 19th Street, then north on 19th Street to Strand Street and west along Strand Street to 25th Street.

Parade kicks off Mardi Gras celebrations in Galveston

EDITORS NOTE: This video is from a previous story. A colorful parade kicked off Mardi Gras celebrations Friday evening in Galveston, along with live entertainment and balcony parties.

12th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade, 1 p.m. (Entertainment District)

A record-breaking umbrella parade and a Zany Golf Card parade? What more can you ask for? The Zaniest Golf Card Parade is another chance for family and friends to get in the zany spirit of Mardi Gras Galveston. All participating golf carts will receive free entry into the entertainment district on Feb. 11.

Route : The parade begins on Strand Street at 20th Street, proceeds west on Strand Street to 25th Street, travels south on 25th Street to Ship’s Mechanic Row, then proceeds east along Ship’s Mechanic Row to 20th Street, north along 20th Street to Strand Street.

Krewe d’iHeartMedia Art Car Parade, 3 p.m. (Entertainment District)

This rock n rollin' parade will have 15 artistic cars from Houston's ArtX Group. In addition, there will be more than 30 decorated tricked-out Jeeps from all over, as far as Canada, to participate in this one-of-a-kind parade to display their artistry and craftsmanship. Jeep Brand manager of the Gladiator, Tyler Hoover hails from Detroit to actually lead the parade.

Krewe of Gambrinus Parade, 6 p.m. (Seawall & Entertainment District)

King Gambrinus will throw a grand parade with plenty of beads to be caught. Searchlights will light up the night as revelers enjoy floats, marching bands , and other strolling entertainment.

Route :   The parade begins on Seawall Boulevard at 57th Street. It proceeds east to 25th Street, travels north along 25th Street to Ship’s Mechanic Row, then east on Ship’s Mechanic Row to 19th Street, and north on 19th Street to Strand Street. The parade ends on Strand Street at 25th Street.

Sunday Feb. 12 (Fiesta Gras)

Desfile Estrella con El Norte La Raza Parade, 1 p.m. (Entertainment District)

The last day of the first weekend of parades will start off with the 7th Annual Fiesta Gras! Day at Mardi Gras! Galveston parade featuring celebrity grand marshal Vidal Luna from El Norte Radio Houston, and Joana Lujan of Luxo Boutique as the Latin Star of Fiesta Gras!. Watch costumed dancers, bands and more make their way through downtown Galveston.

Route : The parade begins on Strand Street at 20th Street, proceeds west on Strand Street to 25th Street, travels south on 25th Street to Ship’s Mechanic Row, then proceeds east along Ship’s Mechanic Row to 20th Street, north along 20th Street to Strand Street.

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Los Locos Vaqueros & Jeeps Parade, 4 p.m. (Entertainment District)

This lively parade will feature celebrity grand marshal Miss Houston, Daisy Sudderth, plus Mardi Gras! Galveston-themed jeeps, marching bands, Mariachi bands, and decorated floats. 

This is only the first weekend, there are more to come as the second - weekend starts Friday, Feb. 17 with 13 parades.

For a full schedule of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2023 activities, as well as maps of each parade route visit  www.mardigrasgalveston.com.

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What to see and do at Mardi Gras Galveston

The 112th mardi gras celebration in galveston returns with two weeks of festivities..

The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras Parade at Mardi Gras! Galveston.

Floats, partygoers and beads will be taking over the Strand in Galveston Island when the third-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country kicks off on Friday, Feb. 10.

The two-weekend celebration will include multiple parades, family-friendly festivities and live entertainment. Headliners include Chris Janson, Ghostland Observatory and the Tejano group Secretto . 

Here is a look at the full schedule including parade routes and the concert lineup:

Friday, Feb. 10

Party Gras! Procession, 5 p.m. 

Charlene Doherty, left, of Akron, Ohio, flows around with Eileen Donlon, of Galveston as they attend a Mardi Gras ceremony outside the Tremont Hotel in Galveston. 

Honorees and special guests arrive at the Tremont House, led by a brass band, kicking off the Friday night celebration.

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, 5:30 p.m.

Each year the recipients are honored with a ceremony in front of The Tremont House and names are added to a plaque that hangs in the lobby. 

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade, 7 p.m.

The George P. Mitchell Parade begins, marking the start of Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities. The parade starts at The Tremont House and floats through the Historic Strand District in Galveston.

Route: The parade begins in front of The Tremont House, located at 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row. It will travel east on Ship’s Mechanic Row to 20th Street and proceed west on Strand Street to 25th Street.

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The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, 8:30 p.m.

The iconic annual Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade features revelers twirling their way through the Entertainment District. Sponsored by The Galveston County Daily News, the public is invited to participate in this procession as the umbrella dancers perform “The Hokey Pokey” down the streets of Galveston. 

Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade, 10 p.m.

The last parade of the first night winds its way through the Entertainment District with floats, bands and beads.

Saturday, Feb. 11

The Jolly Jester Jaunt – Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5K, 11 a.m .

Galveston Mardi Gras! features the Jester Jaunt fun run.

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. 

Route: The run begins at 24th Street and Ship’s Mechanic Row, proceeds east to 20th Street, turns north on 20th Street, west at Strand Street. The 5K then heads west on Strand to 25th Street, turns south onto 25th Street, and then east on Mechanic back under the arch. The 5K route is 4 loops.

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade, noon

The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade begins on the Seawall and travels down through the Entertainment District. The Krewe was organized in March of 1985 and is the second oldest Mardi Gras Social Organization since its revival in 1985.  The 65-unit parade features 12 Aquarius double-decker floats, 15 marching bands, dance teams, and numerous other floats and walking units.

Route: Beginning at 57th and Seawall, The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade will head east towards 25th street. The parade will travel down 25th street and enter the Entertainment District at 25th and Mechanic and will go down Strand street.

12th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade, 1 p.m.

Zany Golf Carts take to the Strand, rolling down the parade route donning Mardi Gras! themed decorations. The parade is a platform for locals and visitors to get creative, interact with each other and have fun. Participants can even choose to compete for balcony party tickets in a cart-decorating contest.

Route: The parade begins on Strand Street at 20th Street, proceeds west on Strand Street to 25th Street, travels south on 25th Street to Ship’s Mechanic Row, then proceeds east along Ship’s Mechanic Row to 20th Street, north along 20th Street to Strand Street.

Krewe d’iHeart Media Parade with Grand Marshal Tyler Hoover of Jeep, 3 p.m.

The Krewe d’iHeartMedia Parade features 15 pieces of rolling art (cars) from the ArtX Group, combined with more than 30 decorated and tricked-out jeeps from different areas. 

Krewe of Gambrinus Parade, 6 p.m.

As one of the two Galveston Super Parades, Krewe of Gambrinus launches 14 huge floats and marching bands, tossing over 600,000 beads and trinkets. the Krewe of Gambrinus, is a not-for-profit organization, chartered for the support of tourism and underprivileged children in Galveston, Harris and surrounding counties.

Route: Beginning at 57th and Seawall, The Krewe of Gambrinus Parade will head east towards 25th street. The parade will travel down 25th street and enter the Entertainment District at 25th and Mechanic and will go down Strand street.

Sunday, Feb. 12

El Norte La Raza Parade, 1 p.m.

Burnet Elementary Folkloric Dancers wave at paradegoers during the Mardi Gras! Galveston parade. 

This parade will feature celebrity grand marshal Vidal Luna from El Norte Houston,  floats, walking groups, marching bands, and various Hispanic Heritage organizations. You can catch beads, enjoy bands and watch the beautiful display of costumes and pageantry.

Los Locos Vaqueros & Jeeps Parade with Grand Marshal Miss Houston Daisy Sudderth, 4 p.m.

This lively parade will feature celebrity grand marshal Joana Lujan and Miss Houston and Mardi Gras! Galveston-themed jeeps.  Marching bands, mariachi bands and decorated floats throwing beads, candy and other Mardi Gras Swag will join.

Friday, Feb. 17

Salute to Texas – First Responders Day

Mardi Gras! Galveston's celebrants beg for beads.

First responders, veterans and military personnel, plus one guest will receive free admission to Mardi Gras! Galveston on Friday, Feb. 17, when they present their badge or military identification at the gate.

Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade, 7 p.m.

This parade is dedicated to Danny Weber, who served 30 years in the Galveston Fire Department. Fire trucks from stations across the state will parade down The Strand with lights and sirens.

Krewe Babalu “All Krewe” Parade, 8 p.m.

This parade will include floats from krewes, plus business, civic and fraternal organizations throughout the region.

Route: The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. The parade will turn at 25th and Mechanic, and loop twice around Strand/Mechanic.

Krewe of 93Q Parade with Grand Marshal Erica Rico, 9:30 p.m.

Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the second Friday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2023.  Crowd favorites, Booker T Washington and The Worthington High School Marching Band are both back for 2023. 

Saturday Feb. 18

Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade, 11 a.m.

A boat is decorated in Mardi Gras theme for the Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade at Mardi Gras! Galveston. 

Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire is the only Black Catholic Krewe located on the island. Their annual Mardi Gras Pageant was started by Rev. Father Louis Saparito and the tradition continues today with Holy Family Parish. The Parade features many high-stepping marching bands from Houston and the surrounding area along with drill teams, ROTC groups, the Krewe Royalty, committee members, church organizations and many of the church members.

Z Krewe Z Parade, 1 p.m.

This parade features bands, military units and zany revelers from multiple clubs and is led by Big Daddy and Big Momma, followed by King and Queen Zanie and their royal Zoots and Zaftigs. Hundreds of “Zannies” throw beads to the crowds and continue to do so after the parade from their private balcony on Strand Street. 

Mix 96.5 Parade, 2:30 p.m.

The Mix 96.5 Parade hosts an array of on-air radio ticket winners from around the Houston area. Riders dance to today’s top hits as they cruise through the Entertainment District tossing beads to parade spectators.

Ben E Keith Parade, 4 p.m. 

Revelers will enjoy this festive parade, as it circles the Entertainment District during the second Saturday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2023.

Jumpin’ Jays Bumpin’ Bus Parade – So Fly It’ll Make You Wanna Die, 6 p.m.

More than 20 decked-out party buses roll through The Entertainment District bumping music and throwing beads. The iconic Dancing Queen, Dancing King & Lemonade Bus have become a staple for all Galveston Parade Celebrations. Presented by The Carnes Funeral Home. 

Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, 6:30 p.m.  

Mardi Gras! Galveston’s largest parade will feature elaborate floats, marching bands, bead throwing and more.

Route: Begging on Seawall, the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade will head west towards travel 25th street, travel north down 25th and enter the Entertainment District at 25th and Mechanic and travel down the Strand.

Sunday, Feb. 19

Family Gras!

People pose for a photo at Mardi Gras! Galveston. 

On Feb. 19, the entertainment district will be free to the public for a Family Gras celebration sponsored by Moody National Bank. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Sunshine Kids and Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Shriners Children’s Texas & Sunshine Kids Parade, noon

Hundreds of Sunshine Kids and Shiners children, along with their families, will enjoy lunch and throw beads off the C-Force Water by Chuck Norris balcony on Strand Street. They will also kick off their parade at noon throwing beads, candy and more. 

Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade, 1:30 p.m.

Stemming from a desire for locals and their pets to have a way to be involved in the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities, The Humane Society created the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade 22 years ago. Leading the parade each year is the “Elite Pet Owner,” a title awarded at the annual, Paws Gala, which is held each September. This year, the winner was Concetta Maceo. The Krewe also continued the relatively new, Cat’s Eye View Balcony Party in 2020, which grows bigger and better each year.

Firefighters Children’s Parade, 3 p.m.

Local firefighters and first responders host a parade dedicated to the families and children of Galveston with decorated floats and costumed kids. 

Route: The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. The parade will turn at 25th and Postoffice, proceed east down Postoffice Street, turn north on 19th Street, turn west on Strand Street and conclude at 25th and Strand. 

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius, 6:30 p.m.

The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade at Mardi Gras! Galveston. 

The popular Mystic Krewe of Aquarius presents its grand Fat Tuesday parade downtown, featuring marching bands, dance teams and dozens of lighted floats, marking the final hours of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2023.

Route: The parades begin 28th and Market Street, east to 25th Street (Rosenberg), turns right to Postoffice Street, turns left and proceeds to 19th street, turns left to Strand, turns left and proceeds to 25th street and ends.

Entertainment lineup

Galveston Mardi Gras! concerts in the Strand Historic District's entertainment district

The Line Up: 5:15 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

Ogre: 7:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

DJ Nonstop: 8 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

Bare Necessity: 10 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

DJ Red: 10 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

Mid Life Crisis: 12:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

David Lee Garza y Los Musicales: 2:30 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

The Slags: 2:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

Headliner Ghostland Observatory: 6 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

DJ Bizonee: 10 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

treblehook: 10 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

Fiesta Gras! Sunday, Feb. 12 

Kazzabe: Noon, Corona Extra Stage

Headliner Secretto: 2:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

Steph Cash Band: 5:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

Brandon McDermott Band: 8:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

DJ Bryan Rhymez: 8 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

DJ Thomas Grey: 10 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

Headliner Chris Janson: 10:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

DJ Nonstop: 11 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

Saturday, Feb. 18

Cast Iron Cornbread: Noon, Corona Extra Stage

Gabriella Martinez: 2:30 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

Mambo Jazz Kings: 2:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

LVVRS: 6 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

DJ T3: 10 p.m., Salute to Texas Stage

Everlong: 10:30 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

Family Gras! Sunday, Feb. 19

The Bilge Pumps: Noon, Corona Extra Stage

Kevin Anthony & G-Town: 3 p.m., Corona Extra Stage

For more information, visit mardigrasgalveston.com .

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Ana Khan is the calendar coordinator for the Houston Chronicle's features desk.

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Mardi Gras! Galveston: The Ultimate Guide (2024)

If you're visiting Mardi Gras! Galveston for the first time, staying in a  Galveston vacation rental makes it easy to hop around to all the events across the island. Pack your most colorful costumes, sequins, and hats, and let the good times roll for an unforgettable weekend (or two).

This guide will help you plan when to come, where to go, and what you don't want to miss during the Mardi Gras celebrations in Galveston.

2024 Mardi Gras! Galveston

Mardi Gras! Galveston always takes place during the two weeks leading up to Lent.

In 2024, the Mardi Gras festivities will be held from February 2 to 13, with events each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, plus the final Mystic Krewe of Aquarius evening parade on "Fat Tuesday."

Tickets start at $14 for a single-day pass or $24 for a two-day weekend pass (plus handling fees).

About Mardi Gras! Galveston

A staple in Galveston since 1871, this annual event wraps in two weekends of Carnival season celebrations leading up to the Mardi Gras! Galveston holiday on Shrove Tuesday. Every February, the streets fill with brass bands, funky umbrellas, decked-out golf carts, and bright costumes.

During this time, locals and visitors alike join in the revelry that includes dozens of parades, special events, parties, and live music in Galveston’s historic downtown.

Mardi Gras! Galveston Parades

The Galveston Krewes organize most of these zany spectacles — some have special themes or support local nonprofits.

If you can't wait to catch some beads and dance along to the beats of the drum, park yourself along the Galveston Strand on any weekend day during Mardi Gras, and you'll be sure to see one of the merry processions winding down the street.

The  parade schedule changes yearly and is listed online a few months in advance.

Don't want to miss the best of the best? Below are a few of the biggest and quirkiest Mardi Gras parades that should be on your radar.

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade

The second oldest of Galveston's Krewes, the Mystic Krewe puts on a pair of parades during Mardi Gras, including the annual Fat Tuesday procession.

Find a spot in the Historic District and join the revelers as marching bands set the beat, dance teams boogie by, and dozens of colorful floats glide between the old town buildings.

The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade

This parade has been breaking World Records for having the most decorated umbrellas for over a decade. 2019 saw almost 2,000 people take part, and the event continues to grow — an even bigger turnout is expected for 2024!

Krewe of Gambrinus Parade

It's beads, beads, beads at the Krewe of Gambrinus Parade, the first weekend of Mardi Gras! Galveston. One of the celebration's Super Parades, this one includes more than a dozen giant floats and bands marching from the Seawall through the Entertainment District and down The Strand. Not to mention hundreds of thousands of colorful Mardi Gras beads.

Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade

For a unique celebratory experience, check out the Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade held in the Galveston Entertainment District. Gather friends and family to participate in this interactive display of the zany spirit of Mardi Gras! Free Entertainment District entry is offered to all participants of the parade.

Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade

Scheduled on the second weekend of Mardi Gras Galveston, the Knights of Momus parade is a local staple, organized by the oldest Krewe group on the island.

You can join the party along the Seawall, or catch them on The Strand as decked-out floats, confetti, and brass bands roll along the road after dark.

Entertainment at Mardi Gras Galveston

Concerts typically start in the evenings on Fridays and in the early afternoon on Saturdays and Sundays, with special headliners taking the stage at night. The main venue for Galveston's Mardi Gras concerts is Saengerfest Park on the corner of Strand Street and 23rd Street in the Historic District.

Fiesta Gras!

Hispanic members of the Galveston community will gather on Sunday 4th February for concerts and parades that celebrate the rich Latin American culture of our city. Expect music of a wide variety of genres and parades that showcase Hispanic influences at their most vibrant.

Special Events at Mardi Gras Galveston

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras! Award Presentation

This award honors Texan philanthropist Mitchell and other individuals and groups that have been vital to Mardi Gras’ rebirth and preservation in Galveston. Recipients are honored each year with a ceremony outside Tremont House and their names are added to a plaque that hangs inside the building. Don’t miss the honorees parade after the ceremony — it officially kicks off the Mardi Gras! Galveston celebrations.

Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K

Mardi Gras goers can run or walk off all the King cakes during the annual Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K .

Scheduled for the first weekend of Mardi Gras!, this fun run loops around the Entertainment District, under the colorful Mardi Gras arch, and through The Strand District. Runners usually dress up in festive costumes — you’ll feel like part of a parade as you make your way through the heart of the Mardi Gras! zone.

The run registration includes a two-day admission to Mardi Gras! Galveston, access to a balcony party, a participation medal, free drinks, and other fun goodies.

Family Gras!

Mardi Gras! Galveston has a whole special day for kids and families to enjoy together. While some activities like a coloring contest take place before Mardi Gras!, there's a trio of back-to-back kid-friendly afternoon parades during the festival.

Family Gras! Galveston kicks off with the Shriners Hospitals for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade, where clowns, floats, and mini cars cruise down the strand tossing beads and candy.

Next up is the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade, where pet parents get to adorn their four-legged family members in crazy costumes. This is a local favorite and includes a costume contest.

The events wrap up with the Firefighters Children's Parade. For nearly 20 years, local first responders have organized this special kiddie display full of floats, fire trucks, and beads on the second Mardi Gras weekend.

First Responders Day

One day of the Mardi Gras Galveston celebrations each year is set aside as First Responders Day, with free admission for active service members, veterans, and first responders (with ID), plus a guest. This year (2024), it’s Friday, February 9th.

Tips for Visiting Galveston for Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Galveston Location

Most Mardi Gras Galveston events and concerts take place in the Downtown Historic District around The Strand, primarily between Harborside Drive and Mechanic Street from 20th Street to 25th Street.

Some parade routes and activities extend to the beachfront and Seawall Boulevard, stretching from 25th Street to 57th Street.

Admission and Tickets

Ticketing varies from event to event. Here is a general round-up of pricing.

Mardi Gras Historic Entertainment District

To enter the designated Mardi Gras Historic Entertainment District in Downtown Galveston during the event, you must purchase a general admission ticket. The fee includes all parades and concerts on the day you visit.

You can purchase tickets for one day, a weekend, or the five-day general admission pass. Kids aged 12 and under are free with an adult.

Balcony Parties

Balcony parties offer a great view of the Mardi Gras festivities. You'll have to act fast, as only select balcony tickets are available for purchase. A ticket generally includes gate admission and entrance into a designated balcony party space.

Free Viewing

If you want to see a parade without purchasing a ticket, pick a spot along the Seawall outside of the Mardi Gras Historic Downtown Entertainment District during one of the Super Parades listed above.

Mardi Gras! Parking

Downtown Galveston has metered street parking and a few paid lots along Market Street and Postoffice Street.

Keep in mind that most lots are cash only. If you take a taxi or rideshare service from your Galveston vacation rental to the Mardi Gras! Entertainment Area, there is a designated pickup and drop-off zone at Market Street and 23rd Street.

What to Wear to Mardi Gras! Galveston

Mardi Gras! Galveston is a festive time and a great chance to wear all your glittery, colorful, and flashy outfits.

It's common to see lots of sequins, feathers, wigs, hats, and other fun costumes. Be sure to check the forecast before packing. February temperatures on Galveston Island have a wide range and can be in the low 40s or warm up to the 60s and 70s.

Galveston Should Be Your Next Mardi Gras Destination

The city of Galveston is one of the best spots outside of New Orleans to celebrate the official Mardi Gras season. The event is the largest one in Texas and is full of colorful parades, vibrant costumes, and toe-tapping music.

Mardi Gras is the perfect time to visit the Gulf Coast of Texas. Let Sand 'N Sea Properties help book your vacation rental to enjoy the festivities!

While visiting Galveston, don't forget to check out our guides on outdoor activities , the best parks , and the best breakfast spots to visit after a long day of parades!

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Why just watch register to join the fun, parade schedule, *** more bands, more beads, more fun coming in 2024***, tuesday , february 13, 2024, tue., feb. 13 @ 6:30pm, mystic krewe of aquarius.

The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius annual “Fat Tuesday “ Mardi Gras Parade will be Feb. 13, 2024 at 6:30 pm beginning at 28th and Market street downtown and making its way through Postoffice street and Strand historic district. The all Krewe parade will feature marching bands, dance teams, and participating Krewes in the final hours of Mardi Gras Galveston 2024.

To learn more about getting involved in this parade, please contact:

Johnny Lidstone, Krewe Captain

Phone: 409-789-4101

Email:  [email protected]

Ron Dyda, Vice President

Phone: 409-739-0575

Website:   http://www.krewe-of-aquarius.org

Parade Route:

The parades begin 28th and Market Street, east to 25th Street (Rosenberg), turns right to Postoffice Street, turns left and proceeds to 19th street, turns left to Strand, turns left and proceeds to 25th street and ends.

Friday, February 9, 2024

Salute to texas – first responders day, free admission to veterans, active service members & all first responders + one.

Thank you for your service!

Friday Feb. 9th @ 6:30pm

Danny weber memorial fire truck parade with grand marshal erica rico.

>> In memory of Fire Chief, Danny Weber

A much-loved tradition, The Danny Weber Memorial Parade features more than 25 Fire Trucks from South East Houston, League City, Hitchcock, La Marque, Jamaica Beach and Galveston. The impressive chorus of sirens and horns that fill the Entertainment District continues to captivate Mardi Gras! Galveston attendees, making this parade a crowd favorite.

Fri. Feb. 9 @ 7:30pm

Krewe babalu “all krewe” parade.

Krewe Babalu is the “every man’s Mardi Gras krewe” founded in 1995 by Guy Taylor with the purpose of promoting Mardi Gras festivities on Galveston Island and promoting civic and social activities within the organization and the city of Galveston.

Come join all the Mardi Gras Krewes!

For more information on how you can join – contact: Gladden Walters 281-703-3331

The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. The parade will turn at 25th and Mechanic, and loop twice around Strand/Mechanic.

Fri. Feb. 9 @ 9:00pm

Krewe of 93q parade.

Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the second Friday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2024. Get ready for some high stepping Drum Majors, Rolling Party Floats and tons of excitement!

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Sat. feb. 10 @ 11:00am, krewe d’esprit rosaire parade.

Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire is the only Black Catholic Krewe located on the island. Their annual Mardi Gras Pageant was started by Rev. Father Louis Saparito and the tradition continues today with Holy Family Parish. The Parade features many high stepping Marching Bands from Houston and surrounding area along with Drill Teams, ROTC groups, the Krewe Royalty, Committee Members, Church Organizations and many of the church members.

Starts on 27 th Street at Ave O, travels South to Seawall Blvd., turns West to 31 st Street, turns North  to Ave N, turns East and travels back to 27 th Street. END (1.2 miles)

Sat. Feb. 10 @ 1:00pm

Z krewe z parade.

This parade features bands, military units and zany revelers from multiple clubs, and is led by Big Daddy and Big Momma, followed by King and Queen Zanie and their royal Zoots and Zaftigs. Hundreds of “Zannies” throw beads to the crowds and continue to do so after the parade from their private balcony on Strand Street. Z Krewe takes bead-throwing to the next level with their awesome assortment of unique and fun necklaces!

Sat. Feb. 10 @ 2:30pm

Krbe krewe parade.

Dance to the beat of these rolling floats! Catch those beads as the floats cruise through the Entertainment District. This parade will feature dancers, marvels, and more!

Thank you to KRBE for sponsoring this parade!

Sat. Feb. 10 @ 4:00pm

Ben e keith parade.

Revelers will enjoy this festive parade, as it circles the Entertainment District during the second Saturday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2024.

Sponsored by Ben E. Keith

Sat. Feb. 10 @ 5 :00pm

Jumpin’ jays bumpin’ bus parade with grand marshal edgar medina.

Presented by The Carnes Funeral Home

So Fly It’ll Make You Wanna Die! This is a true party parade that will get you moving and grooving. More than 20 decked-out party buses roll through The Entertainment District bumping music and throwing beads. The iconic Dancing Queen, Dancing King & Lemonade Bus have become a staple for all Galveston Parade Celebrations.

Sat. Feb. 10 @ 6:00pm

Knights of momus grand night parade  .

Crowds grow large as Galveston’s oldest Krewe parades down 25th Street and around the Entertainment District. The Grand Night Parade features a magnificent fleet of colorful floats, marching bands from all over the state, dignitaries, and more!

Beginning on Seawall, the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade will head west towards travel 25th street, travel north down 25th and enter the Entertainment District  at 25th and Mechanic and travel down the Strand.

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Family gras, sun. feb. 11 @ 12:00pm, shriners children’s texas & sunshine kids parade  .

100’s of Sunshine Kids and Shiners children, along with their families, enjoy lunch & throw beads off of a balcony on Strand Street. They will also kick off their parade at 12:00pm throwing beads, candy & more!

Presented by Shriners Hospital for Children & Sunshine Kids

Begins Santa Fe Place , loops twice around Strand/Mechanic.

Sun. Feb. 11 @ 1:30pm

Krewe of barkus and meoux parade.

Presented by Galveston Island Humane Society

Stemming from a desire for locals and their pets to have a way to be involved in the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities, The Humane Society created the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade 25 years ago, and this crowd-pleasing event has been going strong ever since! Leading the parade each year is the “Elite Pet Owner”- a title awarded at the annual, Paws Gala, which is held each September. This year, the winner was Mary Cooper. The Krewe also continued the relatively new, Cat’s Eye View Balcony Party in 2020, which grows bigger and better each year.

Want to enter the parade?  Click here.

Sun. Feb. 11 @ 3:00pm

Firefighters children’s parade.

Local firefighters and first responders host a parade dedicated to the families and children of Galveston with decorated floats and costumed kids. In 2005 the Galveston Firefighters stepped forward to “Save the Children’s Parade” by assuming the role of parade coordinator. The Firefighters felt that since the parades are the main attraction to Mardi Gras, and because the Children’s Parade was the only Mardi Gras activity geared toward children, it was important to keep the tradition alive.

The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. The parade will turn at 25th and Postoffice, proceed east down Postoffice Street, turn north on 19th Street, turn west on Strand Street, and conclude at 25th and Strand.  

Friday, February 2, 2024

Fri., feb. 2 @ 5:00pm, party gras procession.

Watch the George P. Mitchell Honoree & special guests arrive to the Tremont House led by a brass band, kicking off the Friday night celebration. Procession will begin from The Press Box on 24 th & Postoffice and end at The Tremont House for the 2024 award Presentation – Honorees to be announced!

Fri., Feb. 2 @ 5:30pm

George p. mitchell mardi gras award presentation.

This award was established to honor Mitchell and other individuals, corporations, foundations and groups vital to Mardi Gras’ rebirth and preservation. Each year the recipients are honored with a ceremony in front of The Tremont House and names are added to a plaque that hangs in the lobby of The Tremont House then the Salute to George P. Mitchell Parade honoring him and the award recipients begins, marking the start of Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities.

Fri., Feb. 2 @ 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 2024! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Also rolling in this party parade is Carne’s Fleet of Bumpin’ Busses, The Union Fire Truck & various local Floats throwing Beads & other Mardi Gras treats! Get ready to shake it!

Parade Route:  Starts at 25th & Mechanic Street, circles around Mechanic & Strand Street, stretching from 25th to 20th

Fri., Feb. 2 @ 8:30pm

The funky uptown umbrella brigade, >> in memory of mary pregler.

The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade has been breaking World Records for having the most decorated umbrellas in a single parade since 2011. Returning in 2019 with an impressive 1,980 participants , paraders danced along on their route, stopping to perform the “Hokey Pokey” under the iconic Mardi Gras Arch next to The Tremont Hotel. Over the years, fans from all around Texas have traveled to Mardi Gras! Galveston to claim a spot in the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade. This lively, bedazzled parade continues to gain momentum and an even bigger turn-out is predicted for 2024.

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In memory of Mary Wollard Pregler of Galveston, TX

Fri., Feb. 2 @ 10:00pm

Mardi gras galveston parade with grand marshal trey from the fe.

Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the first day of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2024. A group of 9 Festive Floats will be throwing beads and trinkets, plus more marching bands & dancers bringing the hype.

Mardi Gras! Galveston Participating Groups & Bands to be announced!

Saturday, February 3, 2023

Sat., feb. 3 @ 12:00pm, 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! Who can think of a better way to get some exercise and have some fun, than jaunting with your friends and family down the Strand in joker hats and crazy socks?

Thank you to our Jolly Jester Jaunt sponsors!

Sat., Feb. 3 @ 1:00pm

Mystic krewe of aquarius parade.

The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade begins on the Seawall and travels down through the Entertainment District. The Krewe was organized in March of 1985 and is the second oldest Mardi Gras Social Organization since its revival in 1985.  The 65 unit parade features 12 Aquarius double-decker floats, 15 marching bands, dance teams, and numerous other floats and walking units.

Beginning at 57th and Seawall, The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade will head east towards 25th street. The parade will travel down 25th street and enter the  Entertainment District  at 25th and Mechanic and will go down Strand street.

Sat., Feb. 3 @ 2:00pm

13th a nnual zaniest golf cart parade.

Zany Golf Carts take to the Strand, rolling down the parade route donning Mardi Gras! themed decorations. The event was created in 2011 to encourage the community to become participants as well as spectators in the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities. The parade is a platform for locals and visitors to get creative, interact with each other, and have some fun. Participants can even choose to compete for balcony party tickets in a cart-decorating contest!

Sat., Feb. 3 @ 4:00pm

Mix radio, art car, & jeep parade.

This parade is a feast for the eyes! Featuring rolling art (cars) from the ArtX Group (Houston, TX), combined with 40 decorated and tricked-out jeeps from all over. Entries came from as far away as Canada to participate in this one-of-a-kind parade to display their artistry and craftsmanship. This parade is an exciting experience for families, anyone with a love for creativity and of course, Jeep enthusiasts.

Sat., Feb. 3 @ 6:00pm

Krewe of gambrinus parade.

As one of the two Galveston Super Parades, Krewe of Gambrinus launches 14 Huge Floats, and just as many marching bands, tossing over 600,000 beads and trinkets. the Krewe of Gambrinus, is a not-for-profit organization, chartered for the support of tourism and underprivileged children in Galveston, Harris, and surrounding counties.

Beginning at 57th and Seawall, The Krewe of Gambrinus Parade will head east towards 25th street. The parade will travel down 25th street and enter the Entertainment District  at 25th and Mechanic and will go down Strand street.

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Fiesta gras.

Mardi Gras! Galveston celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Fiesta Gras!, on the first Sunday (February 4th)!

Mardi Gras attendees will enjoy two parades (1:00pm & 4:00pm) and live entertainment.

Sun., Feb. 4 @ 1:00pm

Univision houston parade.

This parade is a celebration of Hispanic Heritage! It features Floats, Walking Groups, Marching Bands, Dance Krews & Various Hispanic Heritage Organizations. You can expect to catch beads, enjoy bands & dancing as well as a beautiful display of costumes and pageantry.

Sun., Feb. 4 @ 4:00pm

Los locos vaqueros & jeeps parade with grand marshal karina gonzalez.

Time to get loco! This lively parade will feature Mardi Gras! Galveston-themed jeeps, Marching Bands, Mariachi Bands & Decorated Floats throwing beads, candy & other Mardi Gras Swag.