Funeral Industry Networking Event (FINE) - Mardi Gras Party

Come join us at the Island East-End Theater Company for a night of fun at Mardi Gras Galveston! Texas's largest Mardi Gras! We kick the evening off with THE FAB5 Block Party at 5:00 PM, followed by the George P. Mitchell and Newe Krewe Award Presentations at 5:30 PM. Congratulations to our past president, Jay Carnes, for his receipt of the George P. Mitchell award this year! There are 3 parades on opening night, at 7:30, 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

  • King Cake

• Cash Bar

  • Drink tickets are available for pre-purchase online alongside your admission ticket.

  • You can also purchase drink tickets at the event from our check-in desk. (Cash & Card accepted)

• 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.

1. Head straight down 23rd. Street

2. Entry Gate at 23rd & Mechanic (Show your umbrella per person for free entry show/purchase tickets otherwise)

3. Turn Left

4. Island East End Theater Company is halfway down the block and on the left.

Gate entry is managed by Mardi Gras Galveston, not the SETFDA. 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!