Russ Byrum, in town on a business trip from Myersville, Md., helps attempt to set a world record by doing the Hokey Pokey in 2011 in the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade. Photo by Kevin M. Cox.
A manageable Mardi Gras on the island
Congratulations to everyone involved in making Mardi Gras Galveston a success.
March 12, 2011
Children, pets center stage for Sunday parades
GALVESTON The second weekend of Mardi Gras wrapped up Sunday with the Childrens Parade and the Krewe of Barkus and Meoux parade.
March 07, 2011
Weather doesn't keep Mardi Gras revelers away
GALVESTON Cooler weather and wind didnt keep revelers away from the annual parades during the second weekend of Mardi Gras.
March 06, 2011
Despite forecast, revelers gear up for more fun
GALVESTON For the second weekend of Mardi Gras, all eyes turned skyward as gray clouds and the ever-present sea fog made a return.
March 05, 2011
Mardi Gras events for March 03, 2011
GALVESTON The Beta Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will have its 25th annual Carnival of Fun Mardi Gras dance Friday.
March 03, 2011
Mardi Gras events for March 02, 2011
The Beta Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will have its 25th annual Carnival of Fun Mardi Gras dance Friday.
March 02, 2011
Krewe of Barkus and Meoux to stroll Sunday
GALVESTON Parade Marshals Dorothy and Toto will lead the 13th annual Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade on Sunday.
March 02, 2011
Mardi Gras events for March 01, 2011
The Beta Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will have its 25th annual Carnival of Fun Mardi Gras dance Friday.
March 01, 2011
Promoter pleased with expanded Mardi Gras events
GALVESTON The first Sunday of Mardi Gras definitely was a day for children and family.
February 28, 2011
Organizers: Downtown crowds are well-behaved
GALVESTON Despite dense fog, thousands of revelers packed the seawall Saturday for the Mardi Gras parades.
February 27, 2011
Mardi Gras Events for February 26, 2011
Ball High School graduate Luke Boor, lead singer of Assemble the Skyline, will open up before the Neon Trees take the stage today.
February 26, 2011
Big turn out for Umbrella Brigade
GALVESTON Hundreds of people packed The Strand and Mechanic Street to kick off the first night of the islands 100th celebration of Mardi Gras.
February 26, 2011
Mardi Gras street closures first weekend
GALVESTON Street closures for the first weekend of Mardi Gras.
February 26, 2011
City to ban long-term parade, event parking
GALVESTON After years of tradition, the city next year is going to ban camping on the seawall for days for a prime parade spot.
February 26, 2011
Mardi Gras kicks off today
The 100th celebration of Mardi Gras Galveston starts today. The annual event will include a diverse lineup of bands and 18 parades.
February 25, 2011
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