Mardi Gras! Galveston Unveils Spectacular Schedule for 2024 Celebration
Mardi Gras Festivities, February 2 –13 in Galveston, to Feature 23 Parades & Concerts
Mardi Gras! Galveston, the Gulf Coast’s premier Mardi Gras celebration, is thrilled to announce its captivating schedule of events for the 2024 extravaganza, taking place from February 2 to February 13. With more than 23 parades, an array of live entertainment, and unforgettable balcony parties, Mardi Gras! Galveston promises a 12-day celebration like no other.
**Friday, February 2 – Event Opens at 5:00 PM**
Parades:
– 5:00 PM: Party Gras! Procession
– 5:30 PM: George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation (Honoring Bill and Libbie Ansell)
– 7:00 PM: George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade
– 8:30 PM: Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade (Presented by The Galveston Daily News)
– 10:00 PM: Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade with Grand Marshal Trey from the Fe
Main Stage Entertainment:
– 5:15 PM: Mid Life Crisis
– 7:30 PM: The Line Up
– 10:00 PM: Hayden Baker
Salute to Texas Stage:
– 7:00 PM: DJ Kyxx
– 9:00 PM: DJ Zitro
– 11:00 PM DJ Nonstopp
**Saturday, February 3 – Event Opens at 11:00 AM**
Parades:
– 11:00 AM: Jolly Jester Jaunt – Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5K
– 12:00 PM: Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade
– 1:00 PM: 13th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade Presented by Mister Golf Cart
– 3:00 PM: Mix Radio Art Car & Jeep Parade
– 6:00 PM: Krewe of Gambrinus Parade
Main Stage Entertainment:
– 12:30 PM: East of Eado
– 2:30 PM: Joilux Band
– 6:00 PM: Alternative Rock Headliner Main Stage – Gin Blossoms
– 10:00 PM: Queen Legacy
Salute to Texas Stage:
– 7:00 PM DJ Nonstopp
– 9:00 PM Thomas Gray
– 11:00 PM DJ T3
**Sunday, February 4 – Event Opens at 11:00 AM; Gates close at 6 PM**
Parades:
– 1:00 PM: Univision Houston Parade
– 4:00 PM: Los Locos Vaqueros y Jeeps Parade with Grand Marshal Ballerina Karina Gonzalez
Main Stage Entertainment:
– NOON: David Lee Garza y Los Musicales
– 2:30 PM: Duelo
**Friday, February 9 – Event Opens at 5:00 PM Salute to Texas – First Responders Day**
FREE ADMISSION TO VETERANS, ACTIVE SERVICE MEMBERS & ALL FIRST RESPONDERS
Parades:
– 6:30 PM: Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade with Grand Marshal Erica Rico
– 7:30 PM: Krewe Babalu “All Krewe Parade”
– 9:00 PM: Krewe of 93Q Parade
Main Stage Entertainment:
– 5:30 PM: Brandon McDermott Band
– 8:30 PM: Chad Cooke Band
– 10:30 PM: Country Music Headliner Main Stage – Eli Young Band
Salute to Texas Stage:
– 7:00 PM: DJ Nonstopp
– 9:00 PM: Tony Styles
– 11:00 PM: Hensen
**Saturday, February 10 – Event Opens at 11:00 AM **
Parades:
– 1:00 PM: Z Krewe Z Processional Parade
– 2:30 PM: KRBE KREWE Parade
– 4:00 PM: Ben E Keith Parade
– 5:00 PM: Carnes Bumpin’ Bus Parade with Grand Marshal artist Edgar Medina
– 6:00 PM: Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade
Main Stage Entertainment:
– 12:00 PM: OGRE
– 2:30 PM: Mambo Jazz Kings
– 6:00 PM: Vegas Stars
– 10:30 PM: Radio Journey
Salute to Texas Stage:
– 7:00 PM: DJ Nonstopp
– 11:00 PM: Know Good
**Sunday, February 11 – Event Opens at 11:00 AM – FAMILY GRAS FREE ADMISSION TO PUBLIC**
Parades:
– 12:00 PM: Shriners Hospital for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade
– 1:30 PM: Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade
– 3:00 PM: Firefighters Children’s Parade
Main Stage Entertainment: **Tuesday, February 13**
Parades:
– 6:30 PM: Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 25th Annual Fat Tuesday Parade
For more information about Mardi Gras! Galveston 2024, including parade routes, entertainment lineups, and balcony party details, please visit www.MardiGrasGalveston.com.
Photos courtesy of Visit Galveston