Mardi Gras! Galveston 2012 Preview

During Mardi Gras! Galveston, the island comes alive with extravagant parades, more than 50 galas and festive events, bead throwing, exhibits, live entertainment and the best Gulf Coast cuisine in the world. One of the most popular annual events to take place in Texas, the event is rich with laughter and celebration. There is something for everyone including a beachfront carnival, shopping, and nightlife featuring everything from Cajun and salsa to jazz and rock and roll.

Don’t miss Mardi Gras! Galveston, returning to the Island February 10th thru Fat Tuesday, February 21st, 2012.

Rich in history, Mardi Gras! Galveston is celebrating its 101st event in 2012. This year’s event includes parades, headliner music, entertainment stages and a ticketed entrance to the island’s historic Uptown Entertainment District where the majority of festivities will be held. Along with these features, the traditional Seawall parades and other long-time downtown parades will continue to make Mardi Gras! Galveston a rich island tradition.

More than 250,000 people attend Mardi Gras! Galveston each year to experience the party of a lifetime. Call (888)939-8680 to reserve your accommodations at one of the Island’s quality hotels or inns and plan to have the time of your life!

Galas include the Annual Treasure Ball Pageant, benefiting Galveston Catholic Schools; Special Peoples Ball, benefiting people with special needs; and Royal Krewe of Barkus & Meoux, benefiting the Galveston Island Humane Society. In addition, there is the renowned San Luis Costume Contest and a whole host of black tie galas at the San Luis Hotel and Resort and the Tremont House.

One of the most popular participants of Galveston Island’s annual celebration, the Philadelphia Mummers, will return in full regalia to the pre-Lenten festivities. Dressed in brilliant ornate costumes, the forty-five member group of strings, banjos and horns, will lead off the Mardi Gras festivities and perform during various events. A spectacle not to be missed, their performance is an Island tradition.