FPPP Networking - Mardi Gras Party - 6:30PM till 11:00PM

Name: FPPP Networking - Mardi Gras Party - 6:30PM till 11:00PM
Start: 2025-02-21T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-22T23:00:00-06:00
Location: Island ETC

Fri, Feb 21

Island ETC

Gate entry is managed by Mardi Gras Galveston, not the SETFDA, free entry is possible with a DECORATED umbrella per person or by reserving your tickets by RSVPing before Wednesday, Feb. 19! Tickets for entry are also available at https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/tickets/ or at the gate.

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FPPP Networking - Mardi Gras Party - 6:30PM till 11:00PM

Time & Location

Feb 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – Feb 22, 2025, 11:00 PM

Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic St, Galveston, TX 77550, USA

Guests

About the event

Come join us at the Island East-End Theater Company for a night of fun at Mardi Gras Galveston! Texas's largest Mardi Gras! There are 3 parades on opening night, at 7:00, 8:30, and 10:00 PM. More details about the parades are below and on the schedule page. Free Parking availability and information is below.

Free Parking at First Baptist Church Galveston (see below)
Food Provided
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
- Boudin Egg Rolls
- Eight (8) flavors of King Cake
Cash Bar
Private Restrooms
Private Viewing of all 3 Parades for the evening
Option to walk in the Umbrella Parade with your Umbrella or purchase to ride in the Umbrella Parade on one of Jay Carnes's Floats. (See details below for purchase information)
Access to watch the concerts on the Strand separately (see who's playing when below and on the Mardi Gras Galveston website)
Access to food and drink vendors throughout Mardi Gras Galveston

Free Parking for the SETFDA Party will be at First Baptist Church Galveston, 822 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550, a 10-minute walk from our venue.

Walking directions from First Baptist Church to Island East-End Theater Company

Head straight down 23rd. Street
Entry Gate at 23rd & Mechanic (Show your umbrella per person for free entry show/purchase tickets otherwise)
Turn Left
Island East End Theater Company is halfway down the block and on the left.

If you wish to RIDE a float during the Umbrella Parade instead of walk, access can be purchased at https://www.carneskrewe.com/shop

Gate entry is managed by Mardi Gras Galveston, not the SETFDA, free entry is possible with a DECORATED umbrella per person, where you can then join the Umbrella Brigade Parade at 8:30, or by RSVPing through the SETFDA by Wednesday, February 19th! If you RSVP by February 19th, you will claim your tickets to the event at the First Baptist Church Parking Lot. Tickets for entry are also available for purchase at https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/tickets/ or at the gate. Early bird pricing and bundle discounts are available from Mardi Gras Galveston so take a look and see what they have to offer! Spend the weekend in Galveston celebrating Mardi Gras after the SETFDA Party!

Party Gras! Procession - 5:00 PM

Watch the George P. Mitchell Honoree & special guests arrive to the Tremont House led by a brass band, kicking off the Friday night celebration. Procession will begin from The Press Box on 24th & Postoffice and end at The Tremont House for the 2025 Award Presentation – Honorees to be announced!

George P. Mitchell and Newe Krewe Award Presentations - 5:30 PM

The George P. Mitchell Award was established to honor Mitchell and other individuals, corporations, foundations and groups vital to Mardi Gras’ rebirth and preservation. The Newe Krewe Award was established in 2024 and honors the new, exciting krewes that have sprung up since 2011. 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.

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade - 7:00 PM

Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Also rolling in this party parade is Carne’s Fleet of Bumpin’ Busses, The Union Fire Truck & various local Floats throwing Beads & other Mardi Gras treats! Get ready to shake it!

Parade Route: Starts at 25th & Mechanic Street, circles around Mechanic & Strand Street, stretching from 25th to 20th

The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade - 8:30 PM

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 2025.

If you would like to ride in the Umbrella Parade on either the Dancing Queen or Dancing Queen 2, purchase your tickets here: https://www.carneskrewe.com/shop

In memory of Mary Pregler

Parade Route

Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade - 10:00 PM

Revelers will enjoy this festive night parade, as it circles the Entertainment District wrapping up the first day of celebrations for Mardi Gras! Galveston, 2025. A group of 9 Festive Floats will be throwing beads and trinkets, plus more marching bands & dancers bringing the hype.

Parade Route: