Which Holiday Inn during Galveston Mardi Gras?

[ddy123]

Which Holiday Inn would you stay at during Mardi Gras in Galveston? It will be me, my husband and our two girls ages 10 and 13. We won't have a car so we'd like to be able to walk to the festivities if possible. But if one is more desirable than the other we could always take a cab. We are looking at the one 'On the Beach" and the Sunspree. I am guessing the the Express is located the farthest way from the tourist area. Thanks!

[ssb]

Which Holiday Inn would you stay at during Mardi Gras in Galveston? It will be me, my husband and our two girls ages 10 and 13. We won't have a car so we'd like to be able to walk to the festivities if possible. But if one is more desirable than the other we could always take a cab. We are looking at the one 'On the Beach" and the Sunspree. I am guessing the the Express is located the farthest way from the tourist area. Thanks!

 

As in earlier thread assuming the same parade routes and schedules as last year and same days you will be in Galveston...... the Sunspree at about 21st and Seawall.

 

There is a new express at about 79th. It is the farthest.

 

The parades will definitly be downtown and can be reached by cab.

Hopefully they will also start on Seawall again, continue on 25th and windup Downtown again. Two parades that evening and night. Each with same route

You will be on Seawall and see start and also be able to walk to 25th.

Downtown is at least 30 blocks away.

 

I will try to find schedules

 

All subject to change.

[ddy123]

That's what I thought but wanted to make sure I didn't make a mistake.:)

 

I'm so excited about going to Galveston...we've never been before. I did not even realize it was Mardi Gras when we booked the cruise so this is such a great bonus!

[ssb]

That's what I thought but wanted to make sure I didn't make a mistake.:)

 

I'm so excited about going to Galveston...we've never been before. I did not even realize it was Mardi Gras when we booked the cruise so this is such a great bonus!

 

Yes it is fun and we adults for some reason become kids again.

 

Sunday there is Childrens parade and Barkus

and Meow parade (dogs and cats).

You could see these and still have time to go to ship.:D

[ddy123]

My kids will love that! Thanks for the tip!

[ssb]

That's what I thought but wanted to make sure I didn't make a mistake.:)

 

I'm so excited about going to Galveston...we've never been before. I did not even realize it was Mardi Gras when we booked the cruise so this is such a great bonus!

 

Also consider Moody Gardens for a fun time Saturday during day

see web www.moodygardens.com

Hotel is there also on the bayfront. A wonderful place.

 

There are also Galveston Historical Foundation Properties to visit.

Historical Homes, Tall Ship Elissa, Maritime Museum,

Films on Pirate Jean Lafitte and the 1900 Storm.

 

The Strand area! With Mardi Gras activities.

 

And of course the beach on the Gulf of Mexico in front of hotel.

[ddy123]

He loves anything historical or maritime. I have lots of fun planning to do! I used to think we would want to get on the ship very early....now I am thinking I will want as much time as possible in Galveston!

[ssb]

We are on way to early dinner.

Will get back with some info:D