Mardi Gras 2022 Parade & Party Schedule for Galveston, TX!!! 2022 Mardi Gras x2 makeup party! We missed last year due to covid. That won't happen again! This year will be twice as fun!! Come join the third largest Mardi Gras and let loose!
2022 Mardi Gras will start Friday, February 18 and ends on Tuesday, March 1
Fri., Feb. 18 @ 5:30pm
George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation – Honoring Carol & Richard Ivey
This award was established to honor Mitchell and other individuals, corporations, foundations and groups vital to Mardi Gras’ rebirth and preservation. Each year the recipients are honored with a ceremony in front of The Tremont House and names are added to a plaque that hangs in the lobby of The Tremont House then the Salute to George P. Mitchell Parade honoring him and the award recipients begins, marking the start of Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities.
Fri., Feb. 18 @ 7:00pm
George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade
Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, the parade makes its way downtown.
Fri., Feb. 18 @ 8:30pm
The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade
>> Sponsored by The Daily News
The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade has been breaking World Records for having the most decorated umbrellas in a single parade since 2011. Returning in 2019 with an impressive 1,980 participants, paraders danced along on their route, stopping to perform the “Hokey Pokey” under the iconic Mardi Gras Arch next to The Tremont Hotel. Over the years, fans from all around Texas have traveled to Mardi Gras! Galveston to claim a spot in the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade. This lively, bedazzled parade continues to gain momentum and an even bigger turn-out is predicted for 2022.
Fri., Feb. 18 @ 10:00pm
Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade
Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the first day of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2022.
Sat., Feb. 19 @ 11:00am
The Jolly Jester Jaunt – Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5k
Runners dawning Mardi Gras themed t-shirts, socks and jester hats will “jaunt” through the Entertainment District Saturday morning for a 5k Fun Run that ends with free libations and a balcony party! Who can think of a better way to get some exercise and have some fun, than jaunting with your friends and family down the Strand in joker hats and crazy socks?
Sat., Feb. 19 @ 12:00pm
Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade
The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade begins on the seawall and travels down through the Entertainment District. The Krewe was organized in March of 1985 and is the second oldest Mardi Gras Social Organization since its revival in 1985. The 65 unit parade features 12 Aquarius double-decker floats, 15 marching bands, dance teams, and numerous other floats and walking units.
Sat., Feb. 19 @ 1:00pm
12th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade
Zany Golf Carts take to the Strand, rolling down the parade route donning Mardi Gras! themed decorations. The event was created in 2011 to encourage the community to become participants as well as spectators in the Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities. The parade is a platform for locals and visitors to get creative, interact with each other, and have some fun. Participants can even choose to compete for balcony party tickets in a cart-decorating contest!
Sat., Feb. 19 @ 3:00pm
Krewe d’iHeart Media Parade
Sponsored by iHeart MEDIA (formerly Clear Channel Radio), the Krewe d’iHeartMedia Parade features art cars from the ArtX Group (Houston, TX), combined with decorated jeeps from the community. Entries came from as far away as Canada to participate in the last parade.
Sat., Feb. 19 @ 6:00pm
Krewe of Gambrinus Parade
Parade watchers will fill the streets of the Entertainment District to watch this exciting night parade. The Krewe of Gambrinus is a not-for-profit organization chartered to support tourism and underprivileged children and elderly in Galveston, Harris and surrounding counties.
Sun., Feb. 20 @ 1:00pm
Fiesta Gras Parade #1
Mardi Gras! Galveston celebrates Hispanikc Heritage with Fiesta Gras!, on the first Sunday (February 20th)! Mardi Gras attendees will enjoy two parades (1:00pm & 4:00pm) and live entertainment including Headliner, Siggno.
Sun., Feb. 20 @ 4:00pm
Fiesta Gras Parade #2
Mardi Gras! Galveston celebrates Hispanikc Heritage with Fiesta Gras!, on the first Sunday (February 20th)! Mardi Gras attendees will enjoy two parades (1:00pm & 4:00pm) and live entertainment including Headliner, Siggno.
Fri. Feb. 25 @ 7:00pm
Danny Weber Memorial Fire Truck Parade
>> In memory of Fire Chief, Danny Weber
A much-loved tradition, The Danny Weber Memorial Parade features more than 25 Fire Trucks from South East Houston, League City, Hitchcock, La Marque, Jamaica Beach and Galveston. The impressive chorus of sirens and horns that fill the Entertainment District continues to captivate Mardi Gras! Galveston attendees, making this parade a crowd favorite.
Fri. Feb. 25 @ 8pm
Krewe Babalu 14th Annual “All Krewe Parade”
The parade will make 2 rounds beginning at Santa Fe place and 25th st. Right on 25th to Mechanic. Left on Mechanic to 20th Street. Left on 20th St to Strand. Left on Strand to 25th street. Then left on 25th Street. Come join all the Mardi Gras Krewes!
For more information contact: Gladden Walters 281-703-3331
Fri. Feb. 25 @ 9:30pm
Krewe de Yaga’s Parade
Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the second Friday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2022.
Sat. Feb. 26 @ 11:00am
Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade
Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire is the only Black Catholic Krewe located on the island. Their annual Mardi Gras Pageant was started by Rev. Father Louis Saparito and the tradition continues today with Holy Family Parish. The Parade features many high stepping Marching Bands from Houston and surrounding area along with Drill Teams, ROTC groups, the Krewe Royalty, Committee Members, Church Organizations and many of the church members.
Sat. Feb. 26 @ 1:00pm
Z Krewe Z Processional
This parade features bands, military units and zany revelers from multiple clubs, and is led by Big Daddy and Big Momma, followed by King and Queen Zanie and their royal Zoots and Zaftigs. Hundreds of “Zannies” throw beads to the crowds and continue to do so after the parade from their private balcony on Strand Street. Z Krewe takes bead-throwing to the next level with their awesome assortment of unique and fun necklaces!
Sat. Feb. 26 @ 2:30pm
Mardi Gras Kings Parade
>> Sponsored by KHMX 96.5 Radio Station
The Mix 96.5 Parade hosts an array of on-air radio ticket winners from around the Houston area. Riders dance to today’s top hits as they cruise through the Entertainment District tossing beads to parade spectators.
Sat. Feb. 26 @ 3:30pm
Ben E Keith Parade
Revelers will enjoy this festive parade, as it circles the Entertainment District during the second Saturday of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2022.
Sat. Feb. 26 @ 6:00pm
Jumpin’ Jays Bumpin’ Bus Parade – So Fly It’ll Make You Wanna Die
>> Presented by The Carnes Funeral Home
This is a true party parade that will get you moving and grooving. More than 20 decked-out party buses roll through The Entertainment District bumping music and throwing beads. The iconic Dancing Queen, Dancing King & Lemonade Bus have become a staple for all Galveston Parade Celebrations.
Sat. Feb. 26 @ 6:30pm
Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade
Crowds grow large as Galveston’s oldest Krewe parades down 25th Street and around the Entertainment District. The Grand Night Parade features a magnificent fleet of colorful floats, marching bands from all over the state, dignitaries, and more!
Sunday, February 27, 2022
12:00pm – Shriners Hospital for Children & Sunshine Kids Parade
1:30pm – Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade
3:00pm – Firefighters Children’s Parade
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
6:30pm – Mystic Krew of Aquarius – The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius annual “Fat Tuesday “ Mardi Gras Parade will be March 1, 2022 at 6:30 pm beginning at 28th and Market street downtown and make it’s way through Postoffice street and Strand historic district. The all Krewe parade will feature marching bands, dance teams and participating Krewes in the final hours of Mardi Gras Galveston 2022.
Source: Mardi Gras Galveston
More info at: Visit Galveston