Event Dates
From: Friday, February 21, 2025
To: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Galveston Mardi Gras 2025
Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, attracting more than 300,000 attendees annually.
Galveston Mardi Gras 2025
Mardi Gras! Galveston is the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, attracting more than 300,000 attendees annually. The two-week celebration is best known for its lavish parades held on the streets of the city’s historic downtown and beachfront.
- Top Tip! – Weekends are especially busy, so book your hotel well in advance. We recommend the Tremont House, a charming 4 star hotel with a great rooftop bar in the center of town.
The Event
- Next Edition: Friday 21st February – Tuesday 4th March 2025.
- 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.
- Galveston Mardi Gras has been celebrated for over a century. Visitors to the island gather in Galveston’s downtown entertainment district and along the beachfront on Seawall Boulevard to see flashy floats, high-stepping marching bands and dazzling dancers.
- With over 23 different parades taking place, the streets are alive with music and a party atmosphere throughout the festivities. The one big parade you don’t want to miss is the final parade on the last Tuesday of the event.
- Two other’s we recommend include the Umbrella Birgade (on the first Firday) and the night parade (on the final Saturday).
Krewe of Aquarius Fat Tuesday Parade, 6:30 p.m. (Entertainment District)
- Tuesday 4th Mar, 2025 – Mystic Krewe of Aquarius presents its Fat Tuesday parade in the downtown entertainment district.
- This grand parade, featuring marching bands, dance teams and dozens of lighted floats, will mark the final hours of Mardi Gras! – From 6.90 pm
- Check out the top hotels close to the Galveston Mardi Gras parade.
Parade Route
- The parade begins at begins at 28th and Market Street, through Postoffice street and Strand historic district.
- Stay close to all of the Mardi Gras events, bars and parties at The Harbor House Hotel, with spacious rooms and perfect location, rated “Wonderful” by guests.
Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade
- Awaiting dates – 8:30pm – The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade – Record-breaking parade of decorated umbrellas in memory of Mary Pregler. – Near The Tremont Hotel.
Saturday – Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade
- Saturday 1st Mar, 2025 – 6:00pm – Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade – The oldest krewe presents a grand parade with floats and bands. – Begins on Seawall, travels to 25th street, enters Entertainment District at 25th and Mechanic, and goes down the Strand.
The Gay Mardi Gras in Galveston.
- Next Drag Shows For Carnival – Saturday March 1st & Sunday March 2nd 2025.
- One of the many beautiful things about Galveston is that it’s so LGBTQ-friendly. A queer Galveston mainstay going 50 years strong,
- Robert’s Lafitte hosts drag shows and pageants with a close-knit ambiance that makes every guest a local.
- 23rd Street Station – Popular piano bar with shows, live performances and a warm welcome from owner Todd MacKenzie.
Where to stay in Gay Galveston?
The following Galveston hotels are close to all of the Carnival celebrations:
The San Luis Resort Spa, The Tremont House, Coppersmith Inn B&B, Hotel Galvez and Spa
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Where we stay!
The Tremont House is our editors choice
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Gay Map of Galveston
5222 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551
All rooms at the resort are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with luxury toiletries and bathrobe. The San Luis Resort Galveston rooms also have a private balcony and outdoor seating area. A coffee machine and a desk is included. Some rooms offer views of the ocean or resort pool.
2300 Ship Mechanic Row St, Galveston, TX 77550
Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are included in the classically decorated guestrooms of this Galveston hotel. In-room tea- and coffee-making facilities are also provided for added convenience.
1914 Avenue M, Galveston, TX 77550
Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge is also featured, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine.
2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A work desk and ironing facilities are also included in the guestrooms at the Hotel Galvez and Spa.
Galveston, TX
The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchenette, a living room with a TV and 1 bathroom.
Galveston, TX
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a living room with a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A patio and free WiFi
Galveston, TX
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a hairdryer. a living room with a TV with satellite and a patio and free WiFi.
Galveston, TX
Master Bedroom: Queen bed | Additional Sleeping: 2 Twin Beds Before you walk down to the beach each day, sit and enjoy the pleasant Texas weather on the large front porch of this quaint bungalow that was originally built in the late 1800s. Head inside and watch your favorite shows on the cable TV in the living room while you relax on the big couch, or in 1 of the 2 plush recliners. The large, fully equipped kitchen has plenty of counter space to prepare any recipe you’d like to make during your stay in Galveston. The antique table right outside of the kitchen has room for 4 to dine. The well-furnished master bedroom features a comfortable queen-sized bed and two windows which allow plenty of sunlight to flood the spacious bedroom each morning. There are 2 twin-sized beds in an additional room. The apartment’s bathroom, which is accessible through the master bedroom, has all of the towels and toiletries you’ll need during your stay.
2501 Avenue Q, Galveston, TX 77550
A fun gay show bar, steps from Seawall Boulevard, tropical patio, sports specials, pool tournaments, karaoke, drag shows,
Robert's Lafitte is Galveston's original drag show bar, and the oldest LGBT bar in the state of Texas
3102 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550
Rumors Beach Bar is located at 31st Street and historic Seawall Blvd. We offer a wide variety of evenings from poker/game nights to dancing & live Las Vegas styled entertainment with our Friday Follies and Dance & Drag Saturdays. We offer happy hour daily and surprise drink specials on any given evening. So, you'll have to come see what's in store for the NEW and IMPROVED Rumors Beach Bar on world famous Galveston island
1706 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550
23rd Street Station is proud to be Galveston’s premier neighborhood Piano bar. We’re all about good drinks, good people, and good times, and we hope everyone who walks through our doors feels comfortable and at home with us. We certainly keep the drinks and entertainment flowing -- there's nothing we love more than a party! Stop in for a round of beers, catch something on our big-screen TVs,
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Coppersmith Inn B&B
4 Star, Style
- 4 Star – Luxury Style with Private Patio
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, private bathroom
- Offers air-conditioned units with private patios, TVs, & convenient kitchen amenities.
The Tremont House
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Classically Decorated Guestrooms
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities
- Features free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and in-room tea & coffee facilities in classically decorated rooms.
The San Luis Resort Spa
4 Star – Pamper yourself
- 4 Star – Beachfront Resort, Luxury Spa
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Seating area, luxury toiletries
- Beachfront resort with a spa, offering rooms with seating areas, flat-screen TVs, & luxury toiletries.
Best Western Plus
3 Star – Budget Option
- 3 Star – Close to West Beach & Ocean
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Outdoor pool, fitness centre
- Situated near West Beach, offers a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, fitness centre, & a hot tub.
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