This is the first of many new parades for Mardi Gras in the Uptown Entertainment District and a salute to the gentleman responsible for reviving the spirit of Mardi Gras! Galveston. The parade will begin at The Tremont House and travel down Strand.
The pads and footballs have been put away, and the celebration continues for Pearland High School Football State Championship team! Coach Tony Heath and his team will join us for Mardi Gras! Galveston on Friday February 25, 2011 immediately following the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade for a grand parade honoring these outstanding players and their town.
TUNE INTO THIS PARADE WITH 94.5 THE BUZZ AND OTHER CLEARCHANNEL RADIO STATIONS! On hand will be Outlaw Dave, Michael Garfield, and Kat Cortez along with other Clearchannel Radio Peeps!
The Houston Chronicle, the sixth largest newspaper in the United States will be sponsoring a new parade in the Uptown Entertainment District.This “Neauxs Krewe” will be tossing more than newspaper at Mardi Gras! Galveston.
Join The Tremont House for one of the most popular performances during Mardi Gras! Galveston. The Quaker City String Band has performed in the Philadelphia Mummer’s Parade since 1931 and has been a Mardi Gras! Galveston tradition since its revival in 1985. The band marches throughout the Historic Downtown District. For information, call 409.763.0300.
Bringing out the best in people and their pets, this parade begins at 27th and Seawall and proceeds west to 47th Street, to the Academy parking lot. Pets of all sizes, shapes, and species are welcome (costumes optional). Pre- parade costume contest, with the winners making up the Royal Court.
The Fat Tuesday Parade will roll for the 16th year. This lighted parade will feature Aquarius floats and the Krewes of Gambrinus, Thalasar, Bacchus, Babalu, Boudreaux, DuLac and ZKrewe. This is the final show before the curtain is drawn on Mardi Gras 2011. Don't miss the beads, floats, marching bands and merriment of the Aquarius "Fat Tuesday" Parade!
