Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K

Ghostland Observatory Performing Saturday, February 11 @ 6:00pm

Save the Date!
Saturday, February 11th • 2023

Join the fun for the 112th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston! We call it “the best day ever”!! When you participate in the Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K, you receive a festival shirt, Mardi Gras-themed gift, general admission, balcony party access & free libations! With all-day access to the Entertainment District, you’ll start your day with a good workout and end it with Ghostland Observatory’s electric dance party!”

Jolly Registration Includes

5K Run Registration w/ bib
Access to Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party for packet pickup on Friday, Feb 10 5pm-1am
Super fun festival T-shirt
Participation medal* (first 750 registrations)
Mardi Gras-themed item* (first 450 registrations)
1 FREE libation at the Friday Packet Pick Up at the Balcony Party for those 21+
2 FREE libations Saturday post-run at the finish line
General Admission access to Mardi Gras! Galveston Entertainment District on Feb 10 & Feb 11
View of 7 parades! Including the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Fri. Feb 10, & Sat. Feb 11 Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade, Krewe of Gambrinus Parade, & Ghostland Observatory concert.

Jester Registration Includes

5K Run Registration w/ bib
Access to Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party for packet pickup on Friday, Feb 10 5pm-1am
Access to Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party on Saturday, Feb 11 ALL-DAY 12pm-1am
Super fun festival T-shirt
Participation medal* (first 750 registrations)
Mardi Gras-themed item* (first 450 registrations)
1 FREE libation at the Friday Packet Pick Up at the Balcony Party for those 21+
2 FREE libations Saturday post-run at the finish line
General Admission access to Mardi Gras! Galveston Entertainment District on Feb 10 & Feb 11
View of 7 parades! Including the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade Fri. Feb 10, & Sat. Feb 11 Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade, Krewe of Gambrinus Parade, & Ghostland Observatory concert.

T-shirt(s) cannot be guaranteed for registrations after Jan. 30th

Event Schedule

Friday, February 10, 2023

5:00pm-8:00pm: Packet Pickup- (inside Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party in Entertainment District)

7:00pm: George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade
8:30pm: Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade
10:00pm: Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade

Saturday, February 11, 2023

9:30am: Check-in/Registration Opens- 23rd & Mechanic St.
10:45am: Stretch/Warm up!
10:55am: Runners line up at the Start- 24th & Mechanic St.
11:00am: 5K RACE TIME
12:00pm: Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade (in the district by 12:30pm)
1:00pm: 9th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade
3:00pm: Krewe de iHeart Parade & Art Car
6:00pm: Ghostland Observatory performs
6:00pm: Krewe of Gambrinus Parade

Start/Finish & Route:

The Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K will start in the heart of Mardi Gras! Galveston’s Entertainment district under the famous Mardi Gras! Arch on 24th & Mechanic. Runners/walkers will “jaunt” 4 loops around the inside of the Entertainment District for an unforgettable 5K experience!