Mark your calendars! The 2025 Mardi Gras Galveston parade, featuring over 20 events and performances by local krewes, is set for Saturday, February 22.
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Let the good times roll! The 2025 Mardi Gras Galveston parade promises a vibrant celebration filled with music, floats, and fun. This year’s festivities include more than 20 events, featuring participation from numerous local krewes.
The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, along Seawall Boulevard, offering spectators a lively spectacle with colorful floats and themed performances. The route will take the procession past Moody Gardens and the Galveston Island Convention Center, ensuring plenty of opportunities to join in the fun.
The festivities will culminate at 5 p.m. with a concert at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, rounding off the day with music and entertainment.
Mardi Gras Galveston is one of Texas’s largest Mardi Gras celebrations, drawing thousands of visitors annually to enjoy the unique mix of coastal charm and carnival spirit.
This year’s Mardi Gras runs from February 21 to March 4, 2025. Start planning your visit now and get ready to experience the magic of Mardi Gras in Galveston!
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Disney Cruise Line will remove the Disney Magic from Galveston in mid-2027 after nearly 15 years of seasonal service. The ship will relocate to Vancouver for Alaska sailings, while Disney has not yet announced which vessel, if any, will replace it in Texas.
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Davie Defense Inc. will expand shipbuilding operations in Galveston and Port Arthur, investing more than $730 million and creating over 2,400 jobs. The state awarded the company a $21.7 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant to support the project, which will focus on building Arctic icebreakers and other specialized vessels.
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The La Marque City Council confirmed Byron Frankland as the city’s new police chief Monday night. Frankland, a longtime law enforcement and public safety leader, will begin his new role Feb. 16 following a nationwide search that drew more than 40 applicants.