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Yes, it's that time of year again! Not only do we have a fabulous Super Bowl on tap this weekend but it is, ahem, the beginning of MARDI GRAS!!!!

Hopefully tomorrow will be a sunny day and not too cold cause the old folks will be standing on Seawall Blvd. as the first parade of the season rolls!

If ya get to Galveston this weekend and see two old farts dressed in striped hats, wearing a ton of beads - stop and say "howdy" to BB and East Texas!


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Mardi Gras parades get the party started :yamon

By Mardi Gras Galveston
Special to The Daily News
Published February 5, 2010

Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 25th Anniversary Parade

Noon Saturday

Seawall Boulevard once again will be graced by the Mardi Gras pageantry of Aquarius with its 80-unit parade titled “Silver Anniversary Memories,” commemorating the krewe’s 25th birthday.

The parade will feature dozens of floats depicting themes of the last 25 years, as well as 20 marching bands from high schools across the Gulf Coast region.

Proudly leading the parade will be King and Queen XXV, Ronald Blasé and Stephanie Blasé. Also leading the way will be Aquarius founding members Merlin Lidstone and Johnny Lidstone, 14 float captains and 175 costumed krewe members.

The parade begins at 14th Street and Seawall Boulevard and heads west on Seawall Boulevard to 59th Street.

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Galveston County Firefighter’s Association Fire Truck Parade

3 p.m. Saturday

A hit since its inception, the Fire Truck Parade looks to be even bigger this year.

Parade begins at 14th Street and Seawall Boulevard and heads west on Seawall to 61st Street.

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Krewe of Gambrinus “Cheers to our Buds” Parade

6 p.m. Saturday

King Gambrinus throws a party for 200,000 of his closest friends with more than 650,000 throws and a fantastic fireworks display.

The parade is open and free to the public. It runs along Seawall Boulevard from 23rd Street to Central City Boulevard (63rd Street) in Galveston.

For information, e-mail kuperfamily(at)yahoo.com or visit http://www.kreweofgambrinus.org.

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Krewe Babalu “All Krewe Parade”

8 p.m. Feb. 12

The parade begins at 26th Street and Santa Fe Place. It turns right on 25th Street, then left on Mechanic to 21st Street.

It then turns left on 21st Street to Strand and left again on The Strand to 25th Street. It then goes down 25th Street to Santa Fe Place. Parade participation is open to all krewes, businesses, civic and fraternal entities.

For information, call Gladden Walters at 281-703-3331 or e-mail gladdenwalters(at)gmail.com.

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Krewe d’Esprit Rosaire Parade

Feb. 13

The Battle of the Bands begins at 9 a.m., and the parade begins at 11 a.m.

The parade will start at Kempner Park, 27th Street and Avenue N, then go down 27th Street to Seawall Boulevard and down the seawall to 31st Street to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

There will be an after party with all types of cultural food booths, more bead throwing and music.

This is a family oriented parade with high-stepping marching bands from Houston and Galveston with lots of bead, trinkets and food throws.

For information, call Cheryl Randle, 409-392-4962, or e-mail csrandle(at)utmb.edu.

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Z Krewe 16th Z Processional

1 p.m. Feb. 13

Z Krewe’s 16th annual Z Processional will wind its way through the historic streets of downtown Galveston and The Strand area, “Perpetuating the Spirit of Mardi Gras” with bands, beads and merriment. This year’s theme of “Underwater FantaZy” salutes the enchantment of the sea.

This year’s Zanie Processional, led by Big Daddy and Big Momma 16, will make its way to the Trumpet’s balcony where King and Queen Zanie XV and their Royal Court of Zoots and Zaftigs will salute the crowd and party on The Strand.

The processional’s route will begin at 25th Street and Mechanic, travel east along Mechanic to 20th Street and then proceed to The Strand.

Z Krewe’s parade of partygoers will continue west on The Strand ending at 25th Street.

For information, go to http://www.zkrewe.net or call 409-933-4413.

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Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade

6:30 p.m. Feb. 13

Mardi Gras Galveston’s largest parade will feature floats, marching bands, dignitaries, bead throwing and more.

The parade starts at 19th Street and Seawall Boulevard and turns right on 25th Street and continues to Mechanic Street. It then turns right on Mechanic Street to 21st Street, left on 21st Street to The Strand. It then turns left on The Strand and ends at the Railroad Museum.

For information, call 409-741-8801.

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Krewe Of Barkus And Meoux Mardi Gras Parade

1 p.m. Feb. 14

Lineup begins at noon. The parade begins at 27th Street and Seawall Boulevard and proceeds west to 47th Street, to the Academy parking lot.

Pets of all sizes, shapes and species are welcome (costumes optional).

There will be a pre-parade costume contest, with the winners making up the Royal Court. This parade benefits the daily operations of the Galveston Island Humane Society.

Registration is $20 in advance or $25 the day of parade.

To register, call Cynthia McEldowney at 409-744-0102 or e-mail cynthiamce(at)aol.com.

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Mardi Gras Children’s Parade

2 p.m. Feb. 14

Firefighters Local 571 hosts a parade dedicated to the families and children of Galveston.

The parade celebrates “A Salute to Hollywood,” with costumed kids and decorated floats.

The parade begins at 27th Street and Seawall Boulevard and proceeds to 47th Street to the Academy parking lot. Preregistration for parade participation is required.

For information, call Charles Olsen at 409-789-1265 or visit http://www.childrensparade.org.

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Mystic Krewe Of Aquarius 16th Annual ‘Fat Tuesday’ Parade

6:30 p.m. Feb. 16th

In the final hours of Mardi Gras, Aquarius will present its annual Fat Tuesday Parade in historic downtown Galveston and The Strand District.

The popular parade will feature entries from several krewes and seven marching bands.

The parade begins at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place, travels south on 25th Street to Postoffice Street, east on Postoffice Street to 19th Street, north on 19th Street to The Strand, then west on The Strand to Santa Fe Place.

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Fri Feb 05, 2010 12:59 pm
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Did someone say BEADS???????

Beads & Boobs ya just gotta love that idea :roflmao

Ya I know I am gonna get a big ole Texas Beat Down but I just could not help myself :yamon

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Beads & Boobs


No place but TEXAS! :roflmao

Oh and blue skys this morning for a happy change!!!!!! WA HOOOO

Sorry to disappoint you but no boobs this weekend - this is a FAMILY parade thank you very much! For boobs ya need to go next weekend to the Knights of Momus parade! :roflmao

We are off to have a good time! :wavey

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Ha ha ha :crylaugh :roflmao (this one is a bit vulgar user discretion advised)



Oh god that is so funny :roflmao :spit

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