The tradition of Mardi Gras! Galveston’s FREE Seawall parade viewing continues in 2012!

Seawall Parades

1^st Weekend

Saturday, February 11, 2012

12:00pm- Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 25th annual Mardi Gras Kick off Parade - We have come a long way baby! And we are ready to celebrate in a big way with our 25th annual parade featuring over 80 units including 20 high school marching bands.  The colorful pageantry of the popular parade will spotlight 160 costumed Krewe members and the regal Aquarius royal court. Participating Krewes will be "Thalasar", Bacchus of Texas, Krewe DuLac and Krewe of Boudreaux. For the best and most beads do not miss this one! Seawall Blvd from 14th to 59th Street.

6:00pm- Krewe of Gambrinus Parade -

King Gambrinus throws a party for 200,000 of his closest friends with over 650,000 throws and a fantastic fireworks display. Open and free to the public! Parade runs along Seawall Blvd. from 23^rd St. to Central City Blvd.

2^nd Weekend

Saturday, February 18, 2012

11:00am - Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade - Battle of the Bands begins at 9:00, and the parade begins at 11:00. The parade will start at Kempner Park 27th and Ave N down 27th to Seawall and down the Seawall to 31st and down 31st street to Holy Rosary Catholic Church. There will be an after party with all types of cultural food booths, more bead throwing, music, and fun. This is a family oriented parade with lots of high stepping marching bands from Houston and Galveston with lots of bead, trinkets, and even some food throws. Info: Valerie Clouser-McHenry (713) 494-9746 or valmac2001@aol.com.

6:30pm- Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade - Mardi Gras! Galveston’s largest parade will feature floats, marching bands, dignitaries, bead throwing and more. Parade starts at 19^th and Seawall Boulevard, turns right on 25th Street and continues to Mechanic Street. Right on Mechanic Street to 21^st Street, left on 21^st to The Strand. Left on Strand and end at the Railroad Museum.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

1:00pm- Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade - Bringing out the best in people and their pets, this parade begins at 28th and Seawall and proceeds west to 47thStreet, to the Academy parking lot. Pets of all sizes, shapes, and species are welcome (costumes optional). Registration begins at 11:00am and the pre- parade costume contest begins at 11:30, with the winners making up the Royal Court. read more

2:00pm- Mardi Gras Children’s Parade - Firefighters Local 571 hosts a parade dedicated to the families and children of Galveston. The 2011 parade marches on with costumed kids and decorated floats. Begins at 27^th Street and Seawall, and proceeds to 47^th Street to the Academy parking lot.