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Galveston Mardi Gras Full Day Feb 26
February 26
- 9am-8pm Mardi Gras Parade & Festivities on Bolivar Peninsula
All day festivities at the Bolivar Beach Club will feature live music by Dennis Davis, a food truck and tasty drinks. This event is open to the public and not limited to patrons of the resort.
Parade at 11am, Live music 2-6pm
Location: Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort, 796 Highway 87, Bolivar - 11am – Krewe d’Espirit Rosaire Parade
- 12pm-1am Mardi Gras King’s Court Balcony Party
- 12pm-12am Z Krewe Zestival 4 Balcony Party
2025 Strand - 12pm-1am Krewe Babalu Balcony Party
2228 Strand - 12pm-1am Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party
- 12pm-12am Z Krewe Zestival 4 Balcony Party
2025 Strand - 5pm-1am CForce Water by Chuck Norris Balcony Party
- 6pm-11pm TAMUG Mardi Gras Viewing Party at the Tremont House
Enjoy food, music and dancing, and prime viewing of the Knights of Momus Grand Knight Parade!
The event, generously underwritten by The Tremont House, includes complimentary valet parking with a casual and lively evening of dining, dancing and prime viewing of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade alongside Reveille, the First Lady and mascot of Texas A&M University.
The A&M Mardi Gras event benefits the George P. Mitchell Society and has provided support funding for a permanent undergraduate scholarship each year. The Society is comprised of individuals and organizations committed to the well-being of the oceans, seas and waterways through maritime and marine research, education and training. The George P. Mitchell Society supports student scholarships and activities, faculty and various programs at Texas A&M Galveston.
Location: The Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic Street
Tickets: https://www.txamfoundation.com/mardi-gras.aspx - 1pm Z Krewe Parade
- 1pm-4pm Princess & The Frog Mardi Gras Event
Celebrate Mardi Gras 2022 with the Galveston Island Film Society and their family-oriented event filled with games, DJ, Movie Screening, and a lot of fun, just two blocks from the Mardi Gras Parade route. Princess & The Frog will be shown, with a DJ spinning tunes, activities like Musical Chairs, Princess Dress-Up Ring Toss, Face-Painting, and lots of fun for the whole family. Kids of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
$5/person in advance, $10 at the door.
Games $2/chance per game.
Snack Bar offered with $1 Sodas, Candy, & Water, and $2.50 Hot Dogs.
Location: Bienville Social, 323 23rd Street Rear - 2:30pm Mardi Gras Kings Parade
- 3pm Island East-End Theatre Company Mardi Gras Fundraiser
Tickets are $125 and include beer, wine, setups, a buffet dinner, wristband allowing access into Mardi Gras! Galveston, prime parade viewing, clean bathrooms for ETC guests only. Limited number of tickets available. Guests will also be able to drop off beads, extra chairs, or any other additional “goodies” prior to Saturday. On Saturday, none of these items will be allowed through the gates.
Location: Island East-End Theatre Company, 2317 Mechanic Street - 3:30pm Ben E Keith Parade
- 6pm Carnes Bumpin’ Bus Parade
- 6:30pm Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade
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