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SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Parade: George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade
DESCRIPTION:One of over 20 parades to enjoy during Mardi Gras! Galveston, The George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade takes place in the Downtown Entertainment District  on Friday, February 21 @ 7pm.\nThe awards ceremony and Party Gras! Procession precede the parade.\nFri., Feb. 21 @ 5:00pm\nParty Gras! Procession\nWatch 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!\nFri., Feb. 21 @ 5:30pm\nGeorge P. Mitchell and Newe Krewe Award Presentation\nThe 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.\nFri., Feb. 10 @ 7:00pm\nGeorge P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade\nFollowing 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!\nFor  tickets to the Mardi Gras! Galveston Downtown Entertainment District, featuring parades, concerts and balcony parties,  click here.\nParade Route:  Starts at 25th & Mechanic Street, circles around Mechanic & Strand Street, stretching from 25th to 20th.\n \n
URL:https://www.galveston.com/calendarofevents/mardi-gras-george-p-mitchell-award-honoree-parade-2025/
ORGANIZER;CN=Yaga's Entertainment:MAILTO:info@yagaspresents.com
CATEGORIES:Critics' Picks,Festivals: Mardi Gras,Festivals: Mardi Gras: Parades,Galveston
LOCATION:2300 Strand
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