Joan Collum throws beads from atop the Charter Title float as the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade moves up Seawall Boulevard during Mardi Gras on Feb. 13 in Galveston. Photo by Kevin M. Cox.
Fat Tuesday parade last Mardi Gras party
GALVESTON — The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius will present its 16th annual Fat Tuesday Parade it 6:30 p.m. today in downtown Galveston.
February 16, 2010
Police: Mardi Gras crowds tamer than past years
GALVESTON — Revelers showed up in the thousands to celebrate Mardi Gras, and crowds were tame compared to previous years, officials said.
February 15, 2010
Island hotels booked up for Mardi Gras
GALVESTON — City officials said hotels are running at 100 percent occupancy for the second weekend of Mardi Gras.
February 14, 2010
Mardi Gras second weekend in full swing
Four more parades are on tap for today and two on Sunday as Mardi Gras festivities continue.
February 13, 2010
Mardi Gras rolls into biggest weekend
Kemah and Bolivar join in with Galveston in letting the good times roll this weekend.
February 12, 2010
Janis Joplin tribute band returns for Mardi Gras
GALVESTON — Kozmic Pearl, the Ultimate Janis Joplin Tribute, takes the stage at Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe tonight.
February 12, 2010
Kemah, Bolivar join in on Galveston’s fun
Events are planned across the county for the biggest weekend of Mardi Gras celebrations.
February 12, 2010
Mardi Gras not drawing criticism of previous years
There have been fewer complaints about Mardi Gras this year. Maybe more people are just in the mood for a party.
February 10, 2010
Krewes help burn patients celebrate Mardi Gras
GALVESTON — Mardi Gras krewe royalty paid a special visit to Shriners Hospital for children for a parade and party with burn patients.
February 09, 2010
Crowds good for Mardi Gras kickoff parades
GALVESTON — Thousands of revelers draped in purple, gold and green beads lined Galveston’s seawall Saturday for the beginning of Mardi Gras.
February 07, 2010
Respect others while partying for Mardi Gras
Have a good time at Mardi Gras this year, but be mindful of your surroundings and be respectful of others.
February 06, 2010
For 25 years, the good times have rolled again
GALVESTON — Island native George P. Mitchell and others look back at reviving the isle's Mardi Gras celebration in 1985.
February 06, 2010
'Masquerade’ dolls on display through march
GALVESTON — The exhibit "Masquerade," with 19 dolls made by members of the Texas Association of Original Doll Artists, is on display at gallery downtown.
February 06, 2010
Mardi Gras race makes comeback
One of the area’s favorite races makes a comeback Saturday when the Mardi Gras Beach Run returns to Galveston’s Stewart Beach.
February 05, 2010
Mardi Gras parades get the party started
GALVESTON — Aquarius, firefighters and Gambrinus parades kick off the first weekend of the island Mardi Gras.
February 05, 2010
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