Golden Bead Giveaway RETURNS for 2025

Golden Bead Giveaway RETURNS for 2025

Returning for the second year, organizers are giving a few lucky parade goers a chance to win some extraordinary prizes. Exclusive Golden Mardi Gras beads will be thrown out during a few select parades. Parades with the Golden Bead will be announced soon!

Knights of Momus leaders Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton to be honored with George Mitchell Mardi Gras Award

Knights of Momus leaders Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton to be honored with George Mitchell Mardi Gras Award

Mardi Gras! Galveston is delighted to announce the distinguished recipients of the prestigious George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award: Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton. These two lifelong residents of Galveston Island will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, February 21, 5:30 PM, as part of the kick-off to Mardi Gras festivities.

Newe Krewe Award

Newe Krewe Award

The first recipient for the “Newe Krewe Award” will be the “Krewe de Isle of Misfits.” Founded by Becky Major and Michael Mandina in 2018, this Krewe dazzles the Mardi Gras crowd with their out-of-the-box creativity.