Galveston, Mardi Gras

Galveston makes security changes ahead of its annual Mardi Gras festivities
If you're planning to attend Galveston's Mardi Gras festivities, you'll want to do more than plan out an outfit. You'll also need to avoid new traffic closures, or you could get stuck for hours.
When is Mardi Gras in Galveston and how is it celebrated on the island? Plus, are the beaches open?
The good times will roll soon for 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston. The 114th edition on Galveston Island is the largest Mardi Gras celebration in the Houston area. For those planning to go, here is everything to know about the annual event.
Galveston to increase overnight parking fines during Mardi Gras celebrations
The City of Galveston said to discourage people from parking overnight on the seawall in the days leading up to Mardi Gras, there will be a $250 citation fee.
Mardi Gras! Galveston ready to roll for 2025: see the schedule of events
It’s Mardi Gras time again, and the Galveston Strand will be lit up once again as the annual Mardi Gras! Galveston events will begin on February 21.
We asked an AI chatbot to help guide us through Galveston's Mardi Gras this year
Houston may be busy polishing its boots for next Friday's Go Texan Day, but at the other end of I-45, it's time to break out the beads and think purple, gold, and green. Since the holidays ended, Galveston officials have revamped the city's Mardi Gras security plan and parking regulations,
Sneak peak at Mardi Gras Galveston
KHOU 11's Stephanie Simmons got a sneak peak at this year's Mardis Gras Galveston.
Mardi Gras Galveston: Police chief on safety plans
If you're ready for Mardi Gras in Galveston, you don't have to wait much longer as the party is kicking off this weekend! However, it's important to remember to be safe, especially following the tragic incident in New Orleans on New Year's Day.
Mardi Gras Galveston kicks off this weekend!
Mardi Gras kicks off in the island of Galveston this weekend! This means parades, music, food, and MILLIONS of beads! FOX 26's Nate Griffin has a look at what to expect for the weekend and a caught up with the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius float crew!
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New Mardi Gras restrictions include $250 seawall parking fine
From now until Thursday morning anyone who parks overnight along the seawall between midnight and 5 a.m. will be subject to a hefty $250 fine.
For some Galveston residents, no roller skating rink is almost a crime
A spirited recent Facebook discussion doubled as a brainstorming session to bring a roller-skating rink back to Galveston Island.
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Take a day trip to Galveston
Seawall Boulevard is also where you'll find beach parking and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. For its small size, the pier is populated with plenty of arcade games and thrill rides ...
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Galveston readies major street closures, parking fines ahead of Mardi Gras
Announced on Tuesday, the changes were made after weeks of discussions about how best to increase security during one of the island's ... one of Galveston's principal north-south arteries, on ...