Events

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras Ball and Pageant – 8:00pm. “Aquarius Takes a Resort Vacation” is the theme for this year’s 26th annual event at the San Luis Resort’s Grand Ballroom. The evening begins at 8pm with a spectacular pageant and coronation of 2012 King Andy Kerstens and his wife Queen Danette Kerstens. Dancing will follow the dance beats of Ezra Charles and the works until midnight. There will be a cash bar and breakfast will be served at 11:30pm. Black tie or costume. Open to public.
Tickets/Info: 409-771-8529.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Hotel Galvez Mardi Gras Brunch – 11:00am – 2:00pm. Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall. Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Galvez will take on a Mardi Gras New Orleans flair during the Galveston Mardi Gras season complete with Mardi Gras beads for all guests. Brunch will feature various New Orleans cuisine favorites as well as the popular brunch items including carved prime rib, assorted seafood, made to order omelets & pasta bar, an incredible array of desserts and complimentary champagne and mimosas. Info: 409-765-7721 or bernardos@wyndham.com.

Friday, February 10, 2012

SOLD OUT - Stars on the Brazos Krewe Balcony Party – 5:00pm ‘til “the push”. 2012 theme: Leather & Lace. Roof Garden, 2214 Strand on the balcony! Plenty of room for bead throwing. Tickets $125 per person for the weekend(does not include Strand entry), with lunch, dinner, beer, wine and set-ups provided. Beads sold at discounted prices. Best location for throwing beads on the Strand! Best DJ & music, best party! Must be 21. Info: www.sobkrewe.com or contact David Howarth at 979-480-0464 or dhowarthtx@comcast.net.

Krewe Babalu Den Party – 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Stewart Beach Pavilion, 201 Seawall Blvd. www.krewebabalu.com

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Barn Bash 2012 – 7:00pm. Galveston’s favorite and biggest party gets Mardi Gras Fever started. The famous party the evening before the big Seawall Parade will feature the high-energy sounds of ‘98 in the Shade’. There will be plenty of food and drink and the always popular bead toss. Don’t miss the fantastic bead booth!
Tickets: $20/person, 21 and older. Info: 409-789-4101.

Treasure Ball Royal Pageant –7:30 – 11:30pm. Moody Gardens Convention Center. Tickets $50 per person, benefits O’Connell College Preparatory School. Contact 409-765-5534.

Krewe of Thalasar Ball – 8:00pm – midnight. The Krewe of Thalasar heads to the Jockusch Building at 21st and Strand for it's annual Krewe Ball. This year's theme is “What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas!” and the ball is open to the public. The Thalasar Ball features a catered buffet, drinks and live music by “Cold Shot”.
For tickets and more information, please contact Felicity Dodson at 409-502-0745 or felicityann@hotmail.com.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

SOLD OUT - Stars on the Brazos Krewe Balcony Party – 12 noon ‘til “the push”. 2012 theme: Leather & Lace. Roof Garden, 2214 Strand on the balcony! Plenty of room for bead throwing. Tickets $125 per person for the weekend(does not include Strand entry), with lunch, dinner, beer, wine and set-ups provided. Beads sold at discounted prices. Best location for throwing beads on the Strand! Best DJ & music, best party! Must be 21. Info: www.sobkrewe.com or contact David Howarth at 979-480-0464 or dhowarthtx@comcast.net.

Knights of Momus Coronation Ball – 7:00pm. Hosted by Galveston’s oldest Mardi Gras Krewe, presentation of King Frivolous XCVII, the Queen and 20 duchesses from universities across the nation. Following the coronation, the Krewe will dine and dance the night away with special entertainment. Black-tie/mask, Grand Opera House, by invitation only.

Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Presents “An Evening in the Orient” – 8:30pm – 1:00am. Krewe d Esprit Rosaire will present their annual Mardi Gras Ball this year’s theme is “An Evening in the Orient” this year’s event will be held at Moody Gardens in Expo A the royal pageant will begin at 830pm and the ball and festivities will begin at 9:30pm. Music will be provided by the local band the Mambo Jazz Kings. Tickets are 30.00 individually or 250.00 for a table of 10. Cash bar and light hors d’ouvres will be provided. There will be a New Orleans style second line and bead throwing as well as line dancing and fun activities throughout the night. Contact any krewe member for tickets or call 409-392-4962 for more information.

Hotel Galvez Mardi Gras Brunch – 11:00am – 2:00pm. Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall. Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Galvez will take on a Mardi Gras New Orleans flair during the Galveston Mardi Gras season complete with Mardi Gras beads for all guests. Brunch will feature various New Orleans cuisine favorites as well as the popular brunch items including carved prime rib, assorted seafood, made to order omelets & pasta bar, an incredible array of desserts and complimentary champagne and mimosas. Info: 409-765-7721 or bernardos@wyndham.com.

Mardi Gras Ball for Special People – 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Moody Gardens Convention Center, 7 Hope Blvd. Free to individuals with special needs, their immediate families and caregivers with RSVP and ID People with special needs and their immediate family/caregiver are invited to enjoy food, refreshments, Mardi Gras beads clowns, face painters, dance contest costume contest and costumed characters. Please contact volunteers@moodygardens.com or call 409-683-4108 to find out how you can RSVP. Volunteers are also needed.

Z Krewe Zestival I – 6:00pm – 12:00am Trumpets Building, 2215 Strand. Come to “Z Best Balcony Party” overlooking the Historic Strand Entertainment District with live music, drinks, and “Z Best Beads” at Mardi Gras! Ticket prices include food, drink tickets, balcony access by rotation, full bar, clean restrooms security, and bead storage areas, with beads available for purchase. Ticket also includes live music from Groove Knight! Prices are $75/person or 2 for $125. Must be 21 or over to attend. Tickets not valid for Strand Entry. Info: www.zkrewe.net. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Krewe of Maximilian Bead Party - 7:00pm. The Friday Night Bead Party is open only to Krewe Members and their guests. The party provides live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and cocktails with bead throwing from the balcony at the Roof Garden.
Info: www.kreweofmax.com or email kingrex@kreweofmax.com.

Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet Performance –7:00pm - 10:00pm. The Tremont House, 2300 Ships Mechanic Row. New Orleans native and renowned jazz clarinetist Dr. Michael White and his quartet will perform February 17 at The Tremont House as part of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2012. Since 2006, White and his quartet have performed at The Tremont House during the Mardi Gras Festivities in Galveston and The Tremont House Ball. As part of the evening, Tremont Café will offer Mardi Gras inspired menu items. Info: 409-763-0300. Or tremonthouse@wyndham.com.

Krewe of WHO? Mardi Gras Ball – 7:30pm - ?. This is our fun theme-based event (our theme this year is Asian Fantasy. The party is at the Galveston Hilton Island Resort, 5400 Seawall Blvd. Dress to the theme or whatever you are in the mood for. Come ready to dance and party the night away. Entertainment will be provided by The Sugarland Brass Company. Dinner will be catered by the Hilton Hotel. There will be a cash bar and a professional photographer will be set up in the lobby for your Mardi Gras Portraits. Bring your Mardi Gras decorated Umbrella for the Second Line processional lead by King Ray and Queen Sally. Guests are welcome, but space is limited for this event and members get priority. For more information about our ball, visit us at our website at www.kreweofwho.com and click on the events link. We are having a membership drive, so visit our website for more info and contact us at party@kreweofwho.com. Contact Susan Bradley at 281-530-4783, susie.bradley@pscnow.com, or email party@kreweofwho.com to purchase advanced discount tickets.

The San Luis Salute – 7:30pm. San Luis Salute to South Beach, a lavish night celebrating Galveston’s Mardi Gras, will feature an evening of non-stop entertainment with the celebrated Jessie’s Girls, an elegant seated dinner, royal procession of the Knights of Momus court, glamorous gala guests, fashions and revelry. The 16th annual San Luis Salute will benefit The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Black-tie.
The San Luis Resort, (409) 744-1500.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Krewe Babalu Balcony Party – 11:00am – midnight. Dargan & Tobyn Building, 2228 Strand. www.krewebabalu.com

Krewe of WHO? Tailgate Party and Processional – 11:30am. Come march with the Krewe of WHO? in the ZKrewe Processional. The parade starts at 1:00 pm, but we will meet for a tail gate party at 11:30 am. We will “Tail-Gate” at the assembly area before and after the parade. Right after the processional and tail gate festivities, our Balcony Party starts for those with tickets to that event. However, there is no charge to march with us in the processional and all participants can tailgate with us before and after the parade. The Krewe of WHO? is having a membership drive, so visit our website at www.kreweofwho.com for more information. Once on the website, click on the events link and select the Processional for the details on our walking parade. There is no charge to Process with us, but bring something to share for the tailgate party.

Z Krewe Zestival II – 12:00pm – 12:00am. Trumpets Building, 2215 Strand. Come to “Z Best Balcony Party” overlooking the Historic Strand Entertainment District with live music, drinks, and “Z Best Beads” at Mardi Gras! Ticket prices include food, drink tickets, balcony access by rotation, full bar, clean restrooms security, and bead storage areas, with beads available for purchase. Ticket also includes live music from Groove Knight! Perfect spot to view the Momus Grand Knight Parade! Per Prices are $125/person or 2 for $200. Must be 21 or over to attend. Tickets not valid for Strand Entry. Info: www.zkrewe.net.
Click Here to purchase tickets.

Krewe of WHO? Balcony Party and Bead Throw – 2:00pm. The hottest parties on the Strand are above the street! Join the Krewe of WHO? for our Mardi Gras Loft Party and Bead Throw. We have the largest balcony on The Strand and it overlooks the parade route. Live music by the Zydeko Dots, dancing, dinner, and a cash bar inside. Outside on the balcony, throw beads to the crowd and enjoy the Carnival atmosphere Galveston style.
Info: Jeff Cook at 281-520-0252, jeffc@gabp.com or email party@kreweofwho.com for advance purchase discount tickets.

Krewe of Maximilian "Havana Nights" Beach Ball - 6:30pm, Galveston Railroad Museum. The best Black Tie Costume Ball of Galveston Mardi Gras! Private parade viewing area, dueling bands and fabulous Cuban-style food and refreshing cocktails. Full open bar, fabulous food, dueling bands including LC Rocks and our traditional Duchess Presentation. Open only to Krewe Members and their guests.
Info: www.kreweofmax.com or email kingrex@kreweofmax.com.

“Krewe of 20X2 Flash Mob Dance” 2:00pm. The Krewe of 20X2 combined with ZKrewe, Rockin Body Girls and "THB" Totally Hott Body Dance Girls will have a flash mob between 24th and 25th on the Strand!!! The Wobble, Cupid Shuffle and more!!!! Come dance with us and do Mardi Gras 20X2 Style!!!

Hotel Galvez Mardi Gras Brunch – 11:00am – 2:00pm. Hotel Galvez, 2024 Seawall. Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Galvez will take on a Mardi Gras New Orleans flair during the Galveston Mardi Gras season complete with Mardi Gras beads for all guests. Brunch will feature various New Orleans cuisine favorites as well as the popular brunch items including carved prime rib, assorted seafood, made to order omelets & pasta bar, an incredible array of desserts and complimentary champagne and mimosas. Info: 409-765-7721 or bernardos@wyndham.com.

Krewe Babalu Fat Tuesday Public Celebration - 5:00pm – midnight. Dargan & Tobyn Building, 2228 Strand. www.krewebabalu.com