Mardi Gras! Galveston 2015

Mask-waving Krewe of Max sister queens (from left) Nancy Keely, Cathy Bell, this year’s outgoing queen, and Debbie Robinson don queen broaches and badges from their Mardi Gras reign. (Photo: stpimages.com)

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 style.

We have a number of ways for YOU to be a part of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2015! WATCH, DANCE, RUN, ROLL or RIDE (or all of the above!).

WATCH...all your favorite Mardi Gras parades (including the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius and Krewe Gambrinus as they come to the Entertainment District) from a balcony party on the Strand! Balcony parties include admission into the Entertainment District, access to the balcony party with cash bar and music and a VIP view of the Mardi Gras festivities! Balcony Tickets Available !

DANCE...the Hokey Pokey with the 5th Annual Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade and help us top 2,314 dancers! This FREE event offers families, friends, corporate groups, organizations and individuals a chance to do a little dance, have a little fun and get down tonight.

RUN...the 104th Mardi Gras! Galveston Official 5k Run to start the party early! The first 300 runners registered receive a FREE 1/2 day Balcony Party Ticket!!!

ROLL...with the 4th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade! Golf Cart parade entries receive FREE entry into the Entertainment District & Best Decorated Golf Cart gets FREE Balcony Party Passes!

RIDE...with your “Ticket to Ride”. We provide the float, beads, driver and balcony party you provide the Krewe! Gather your friends and contact [email protected] to sign up today and ask about ALL the ways to PLAY!