Mardi Gras Galveston 2022

Mardi Gras! Galveston - The Ultimate Guide!
Quick List
- Galveston Mardi Gras - Complete Schedule
- Mardi Gras Galveston: General Admission Tickets
- Mardi Gras! Galveston Balcony Parties
- All Access Balcony Passes
- Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Route Maps
- Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Schedule
- Ticket To Ride
- Entertainment Lineup
- AIRSTREAM RALLY – New For 2022~
- Mardi Gras! Galveston Hotels
Galveston Mardi Gras - Complete Schedule
- 7pm Menardi Gras hosted by Galveston Historical Foundation
Kick off Mardi Gras 2022 at the site of the island’s first celebration, the 1838 Menard House.
Join Galveston Historical Foundation for a night of food, fun, music, and frivolity at Galveston’s oldest residence. Tickets include access to beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and performance by N.O. Hustler’s Brass Band. Tickets are limited and advance reservation is required.
Tickets: Purchase Online
Location: 1605 33rd Street

- 5pm Party Gras! Procession
- 5pm-1am CForce Water by Chuck Norris Balcony Party
- 5pm-1am Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party
2021 Strand - 5:30pm George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation Honoring Carol & Richard Ivey 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.
- 6pm-10pm Krewe of Gambrinus Pre-Parade Party
Yaga’s Café, 2314 Strand
Free for Members, $20/guest - 6pm-12am Z Krewe Zestival 1 Balcony Party
2025 Strand

- 7pm George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade
- 7pm Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Barn Bash Kick-Off Party
- 8:30pm Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade presented by Galveston Daily News
- 10pm Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade
- 5:30pm George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation Honoring Carol & Richard Ivey 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.
- 6pm-10pm Krewe of Gambrinus Pre-Parade Party
Yaga’s Café, 2314 Strand
Free for Members, $20/guest - 6pm-12am Z Krewe Zestival 1 Balcony Party
2025 Strand - 7pm George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade
- 7pm Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Barn Bash Kick-Off Party
- 8:30pm Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade presented by Galveston Daily News
- 10pm Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade
- 11am Jolly Jester Jaunt- Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5K Fun Run
Runners donning 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?
The Fun Run Route follows the Downtown Parade Route
Register: 5K Fun Run - 12pm Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade
- 12pm-1am CForce Water by Chuck Norris Balcony Party
- 12pm-1am Up Close & Personal with 3 Doors Down Balcony Party
- 12pm-12am Z Krewe Zestival 2 Balcony Party
2025 Strand - 12pm-1am Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party
- 1pm Zaniest Golf Cart Parade Presented by Mister Golf Cart
- 3pm Krewe D’iHeart Parade & Art Car Parade
- 5:30pm Headliner—3 Doors Down
- 6pm Krewe of Gambrinus Parade
- 9pm-12am Krewe of Gambrinus Brew Ha-Ha
Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place
Free for Members, $20/guest

- 12pm-5pm CForce Water by Chuck Norris Balcony Party
- 1pm Fiesta Gras Parade #1
- 2:30pm Headliner- Siggno
- 4pm Fiesta Gras Parade #2
- 6pm-8:30pm Special Paint & Sip Night at Clay Cup Studios—Mardi Gras Girl
Paint, Sip, Have Fun at Clay Cup Studios
$45 per person
Please arrive 10 minutes early to get uncorked and in your seat 🙂 We do have beer, wine, ciders, hard seltzers, and nonalcoholic beverages for sale at the studio.
For any questions, regarding the event or any other event, please email the studio at claycupstudios@yahoo.com. If you are attending with a group and are meeting them at the studio, please let us know their name on the sign-up form so that we can seat you together.
Tickets: Purchase Online
Location: 2219 Postoffice Street
Free general admission to veterans, active service personnel, and all first responders.
- 5pm-1am CForce Water by Chuck Norris Balcony Party
- 5pm-1am Up Close & Personal with Country Headliner
- 5pm-1am Krewe Babalu Balcony Party
2228 Strand - 5pm-1am Mardi Gras Kings Court Balcony Party
2021 Strand - 6pm-12am Z Krewe Zestival 3 Balcony Party
2025 Strand - 7pm Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade
- 8pm Krewe Babalu “All Krewe Parade”
- 9:30pm Krewe de Yaga’s Parade

- 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
Additional Parade Information: click here - 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 Tickets: Purchase Online - 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. Please contact the theatre with any additional questions: jennifer_islandetc@msn.com, 409.762.3556, or www.IslandETC.org.
Location: Island East-End Theatre Company, 2317 Mechanic Street
Tickets: Purchase Online - 3:30pm Ben E Keith Parade
- 6pm Carnes Bumpin’ Bus Parade
- 6:30pm Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade
- 12pm-5pm Firefighters Children’s Balcony
- 12pm-5pm A Cat’s Eye View Balcony Party hosted by the Galveston Island Humane Society’s Krewe of Barkus & Meoux
- 12pm Shriners Hospital for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade
- 1:30pm Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade
- 3pm Firefighters Children’s Parade
- 6:30pm Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Fat Tuesday Parade
Parade route circles Postoffice Street and The Strand between 20th & 25th Streets
Mardi Gras Galveston: General Admission Tickets

Tickets are required for entrance into the Mardi Gras! Galveston Entertainment District for every day of the event (February 18-20 & 25-27) except Family! Gras on Sunday, February 27.
Gates open at 5pm on Fridays, 11am on Saturdays, and 11am on Sundays.
Tickets are available for one-day or can be purchased in weekend packages or festival packages.
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Friday February 18
(Gates open at 5pm)
- $11.50 Purchase Online -
Saturday February 19
(Gates open at 11am)
- $14.50 Purchase Online -
Sunday February 20
(Fiesta! Gras, Gates open at 12pm)
- $15 Purchase Online -
Friday February 25
(Gates open at 5pm)
- $14.50 Purchase Online -
Saturday February 26
(Gates open at 11am)
- $14.50 Purchase Online -
Sunday February 27
(Family! Gras, Gates open at 11am)
- FREE
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First Weekend 2-Day General Admission Package
(February 18 & 19)
- $21.90 Purchase Online -
Second Weekend 2-Day General Admission Package
(February 25 & 26)
- $21.90 Purchase Online -
5-Day General Admission Package
This is the only package that includes Fiesta! Gras on Sunday February 20.
(February 18, 19, 20, 25, & 26)
- $50.75 Purchase Online


Mardi Gras! Galveston Balcony Parties
- Location: 2228 Strand
- Tickets Include:
- Entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket
- Impressive view of the Bud Light Stage with live entertainment
- In the center of all the Mardi Gras action
- Live Music
- 3 Parade Views
- Friday, February 25
5pm-1am
$47.25/person + taxes/fees Purchase Tickets - Saturday, February 26
12pm-1am
$78.75/person + taxes/fees Purchase Tickets
Purchase a Saturday night ticket and you can get a Friday night ticket for 20% off.
- Location: Jockusch Building, 2025 Strand
- The party price includes:
- A full open bar with premium liquor, beer, wine, water, coffee, and soft drinks
- DJ and dancing
- Dinner and all-time snacks
- Entrance to the Strand
- Guaranteed time on the balcony
- Clean restrooms (no porta-potties)
- Beads for sale. There may be bead shortages this year. You can lock in your supply of beads now through a special ticket package that includes the above plus 25 dozen beads, 2 bead bags and a select Krewe Theme bead for an additional $100. The beads and bags will be at the party for your pick up when you check-in.
- Friday, February 18 - Zestival 1
6pm-12am
$75/person + fees Purchase Tickets - Saturday, February 19 - Zestival 2
12pm-12am
$17/person + fees Purchase Tickets - Friday, February 25 - Zestival 3
6pm-12am
$100/person + fees Purchase Tickets - Saturday, February 26 - Zestival 4
12pm-12am
$190/person + fees Purchase Tickets
- Location: 2228 Strand
- Balcony attendees must be 21 years of age or older
- No elevator. The Balcony is not handicap accessible
- Friday, February 18 - SOLD OUT
- Saturday, February 19 - SOLD OUT
- Sunday, February 20 - Special Event (see below)
- Friday, February 25
5pm-1am
$47.25/ person + taxes/fees Purchase Tickets - Saturday, February 26
12pm-1am
$78.75/person + taxes/fees Purchase Tickets - Sunday, February 27- Firefighters Children’s Parade Balcony
12pm-5pm
$15/per person + taxes/fees Purchase Tickets
- Sunday, February 20
- Location: Corona Extra Stage
- * For concert access, be sure to go to the Balcony at 2228 Strand St. FIRST to redeem your wristband. You must be wearing the wristband for access to the Exclusive Stage VIP Area NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Exclusive Access to Siggno for photo
- Beautiful Trolley Station Balcony Atmosphere
- Live Music & 2 Parade Views
- Siggno performs on the Corona Extra Stage located at 2302 Strand St. on 2/20/22 at 2:30pm
- Sunday, February 20
Balcony Party Tickets: Purchase Here
Exclusive Access Tickets: Purchase Here
- Location: 2021 Strand
- Ticket includes general admission admission and entrance into designated balcony. Balcony rotation enforced when applicable. Balcony attendees must be 21 years of age or older
- Entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket
- Beautiful Trolley Station atmosphere and clean bathrooms
- Live Music
- 5 Parade Views
- Friday, February 18 - SOLD OUT
- Saturday, February 19
12pm-1am
$50/person + taxes/fees Purchase Tickets - Saturday, February 19 - 3 Doors Down + Exclusive Front Row Concert Access - SOLD OUT
- Friday, February 25
Up Close & Personal with Matt Stell Balcony Party Presented by The Roula & Ryan Show
5pm-1am
$42/person + taxes/fees Purchase Tickets - Saturday, February 26
12pm-1am
$63/person + taxes/fees Purchase Tickets - Sunday, February 27 - A Cat’s Eye View Balcony Party
12pm-5pm
$30/person + taxes/fees | $40 at the door Purchase Tickets
- The Galveston Humane Society’s (GIHS) 22nd Annual Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Mardi Gras parade will host the 6th Annual “A Cat’s Eye View” parade viewing party on the balcony of Trolley Station Building. This party offers prime viewing of three family fun parades: The Shriners Hospital for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade, our Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade and the Children’s Parade.
- New this year, added additional “fun” family activities.
- Light appetizers, 1 free drink ticket, a cash bar and music
- Kids activities including face painting and kids art area
- The Parade and Viewing Party are not only fun, but they raise money for our community support programs, including Spay/Neuter Assistance and Vaccination and Microchip clinics. The success of these projects depends on the support of individuals and businesses who generously contribute. Contact the GIHS for details on sponsorship opportunities at 409-740-1919. The GIHS is a 501c3 organization and your contributions are tax deductible.
- We are sorry, NO pets are allowed at the Balcony Party or in the Trolley Station Building.
All Access Balcony Passes
*Does not include entry into privately held or sponsored or Krewe balcony parties. See Designated Balconies below.*
Balcony parties feature a great view of the Mardi Gras festivities, cash bar and music! Your package will include your gate admission and entrance into designated balconies. Balcony rotation enforced when applicable. Prices do not include taxes and fees. Balcony attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Purchase Tickets
Includes Entrance into these Designated Balconies:
- - CForce Water By Chuck Norris Balcony Party Highlights (February 25, 5pm-1am):
- * This balcony is not handicap accessible * There is not an elevator *
- Location: 2228 Strand Street
- Entrance into the Entertainment District included in your Ticket
- Impressive view of the Corona Extra Stage with live entertainment from Matt Stell
- In the center of all the Mardi Gras action
- Live Music
- 3 Parade Views
- - Up Close & Personal with Matt Stell Balcony Party Highlights (February 25, 5pm-1am):
- *The Trolley Building is handicap accessible, but to get out to the Balcony, there are a few steps to take*
- Location: The Trolley Building, 2021 Strand Street
- FREE entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket
- Exclusive access to the Headlining Performer
- Impressive view of the Corona Extra Stage with live entertainment from Matt Stell
- In the center of all the Mardi Gras action
- Live Music
- - CForce Water By Chuck Norris Balcony Party Highlights (February 26, 12pm-1am):
- * This balcony is not handicap accessible * There is not an elevator *
- Location: 2228 Strand Street
- FREE entrance into the Entertainment District included in your Ticket
- Impressive view of the Corona Extra Stage with live entertainment
- In the center of all the Mardi Gras action
- Live Music
- 3 Parade Views
- - Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party Highlights (February 26, 12pm-1am):
- *The Trolley Building is handicap accessible, but to get out to the Balcony, there are a few steps to take*
- Location: The Trolley Building, 2021 Strand Street
- FREE entrance into the entertainment district included in your Ticket
- Beautiful Trolley Station atmosphere and clean bathrooms - Live Music
- 6 Parade Views
Mardi Gras! Galveston: FAQ
Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Route Maps
Downtown Parade Route
Knights of Momus Parade Route
Long Seawall Parade Route
Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade Schedule
Ticket To Ride
Krewe Babalu puts one or more floats in numerous parades throughout the Mardi Gras celebration, and they sell tickets to ride on these floats to the public. Processing fees are included in the ticket price. Must arrive at least one hour before parade start time. Meeting places vary depending on the parade. Detailed information will be sent to you upon booking. Beads are not included in the ticket price (see below).
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Saturday, February 19 at 12pm
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Saturday, February 19 at 6pm
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Friday, February 25 at 8pm
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Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30pm
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Entertainment Lineup
Headliners
Saturday February 19, 5:30pm – 3 Doors Down
Sunday February 20, 2:30pm – Siggno (Fiesta Gras)
Friday February, 10:30pm – Matt Stell
Full Entertainment Schedule
Friday February 18
Corona Extra Stage
5:15pm – Party On!
7:30pm – Cale & The 45’s
10:00pm – Bare Necessity
Saturday February 19
Corona Extra Stage
12:30pm – Randy Cobio Band
2:30pm – The Slags
5:30pm – 3 Doors Down
10:00pm – Sprung
Salute to Texas Stage
2:30pm – Jeff Canada
5:00pm – Jay Perez and The Band
Sunday February 20 (Fiesta! Gras)
Corona Extra Stage
12:00pm – LaDezz
2:30pm – Siggno
Friday February 25
Corona Extra Stage
5:30pm – Brandon McDermott Band
8:30pm – The Line Up (local)
10:30pm – Matt Stell
Saturday February 26
Corona Extra Stage
12:00pm – The Vibes
2:30pm – Mambo Jazz Kings
6:00pm – O.G.R.E
10:30pm – The Crüe
Salute to Texas Stage
2:30pm – David Lee Garza y Los Musicales
5:00pm – Scooter Brown
Sunday February 27
Corona Extra Stage
12:00pm – The Bilge Pimps
3:00pm – Kevin Anthony (local)
AIRSTREAM RALLY – New For 2022~
- Mardi Gras! Galveston Entertainment District
- February 17 at 5pm – February 20 at 6pm
- $399 per vehicle
- For more information, please contact:
Philip Vasquez – THCU / Nancy Fitzgerald – TGCU (254)-386-2001
MardiGrasAirstream@gmail.com
Register Here
Mardi Gras! Galveston Hotels
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- Grand Galvez, 2024 Seawall Boulevard Check availability
- Moody Gardens Hotel, Moody Gardens Check availability
- San Luis Resort, 5222 Seawall Boulevard Check availability
- Holiday Inn, 5002 Seawall Boulevard Check availability
- Hilton Resort, 5400 Seawall Boulevard Check availability
