Mardi Gras! Galveston


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Location:Galveston Island TX
Begins: Mar-01-2025
Ends: Mar-05-2025

Description: The largest celebration of its kind in Texas and the third largest in the nation, Mardi Gras! Galveston brings the island's streets to life with parade viewers shouting for beads, lively tunes played by the colorful marching bands, and the infectious merriment that dominates the island for two full weeks.

Galveston Island CVB


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Contact: MELISSA WHITE

Email: mwhite@galvestoncvb.com

Phone: 409.797.5128

Toll Free: 866.505.4456

Contact 2: MELODY SMITH

Email: msmith@galvestoncvb.com

Contact 3: MEG WINCHESTER

Email: mwinchester@galvestoncvb.com

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