Contests

In honor of the 113^th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston, Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc. would like to invite students and artists from Galveston Island and the surrounding areas to submit an official Mardi Gras! Galveston poster design.  The winning poster will be reproduced as a commemorative poster to be released as part of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2024. The winning poster will also be featured in the Bryan Museum’s Mardi Gras Unmasked Exhibit. The artist with the winning poster will receive a $1000 award!

In honor of the 113th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston, Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc. would like to invite all kids 12 and under to be involved in our 10th Annual Coloring Contest of Mardi Gras! Galveston. Get the chance to ride on a float, attend a Family Gras! balcony party AND be featured in the Galveston Daily News! The Family Gras! Coloring Contest will announce THREE winners from three different age groups. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to get your kiddos coloring abilities shown to the world!

2023 Coloring Contest Winners

In honor of the 113th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston and the 13th Annual Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, Yaga’s Entertainment, Inc. would like to invite you to participate in the 11th Annual Official Umbrella Decorating Contest of Mardi Gras! Galveston. Artists from Galveston, surrounding areas, past Galveston residents, and lovers of the island are invited to submit their work.

Artist Eligibility: Any United States Citizen over the age of 18 years old

WINNER will lead 2024’s Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade and be featured in the Bryan Museum’s Mardi Gras Unmasked Exhibit!

2023 Umbrella Decorating Contest Winner – Diana Miller