Join Us For The 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston

Schedule Of Events:

11:00 a.m.
Krewe d'Esprit Rosaire Parade
Krewe d'Esprit Rosaire is the only Black Catholic Krewe located on the island. Their annual Mardi Gras Pageant was started by Rev. Father Louis Saparito and the tradition continues today with Holy Family Parish. The Parade features many high stepping Marching Bands from Houston and surrounding area along with Drill Teams, ROTC groups, the Krewe Royalty, Committee Members, Church Organizations and many of the church members.

Parade Route:

Starts on 27th Street at Ave O, travels South to Seawall Blvd., turns West to 31st Street, turns North  to Ave N, turns East and travels back to 27th Street. END (1.2 miles)

1:00 p.m.
Z Krewe Z Parade
This parade features bands, military units and zany revelers from multiple clubs, and is led by Big Daddy and Big Momma, followed by King and Queen Zanie and their royal Zoots and Zaftigs. Hundreds of "Zannies" throw beads to the crowds and continue to do so after the parade from their private balcony on Strand Street. Z Krewe takes bead-throwing to the next level with their awesome assortment of unique and fun necklaces!

Parade Route:
The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. The parade will turn at 25th and Mechanic, and loop twice around Strand/Mechanic.

2:30 p.m.
Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade
Dance to the beat of these rolling floats! Catch those beads as the floats cruise through the Entertainment District. This parade will feature dancers, marvels, and more!

4:00 p.m.
Ben E Keith Parade
Revelers will enjoy this festive parade, as it circles the Entertainment District during the second Saturday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2025.

5:00 p.m.
Jumpin' Jays Bumpin' Bus Parade
Presented by The Carnes Funeral Home

So Fly It'll Make You Wanna Die! This is a true party parade that will get you moving and grooving. More than 20 decked-out party buses roll through The Entertainment District bumping music and throwing beads. The iconic Dancing Queen, Dancing King & Lemonade Bus have become a staple for all Galveston Parade Celebrations.

6:00 p.m.
Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade  
Crowds grow large as Galveston's oldest Krewe parades down 25th Street and around the Entertainment District. The Grand Night Parade features a magnificent fleet of colorful floats, marching bands from all over the state, dignitaries, and more!

Parade Route:
Beginning on Seawall, the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade will head west towards travel 25th street, travel north down 25th and enter the Entertainment District at 25th and Mechanic and travel down the Strand.

Entertainment

12:00 p.m. - OGRE
Corona Extra Stage

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