Arkylady Posted December 11, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I am also interested in the Madi Gras that is happening in Galveston, have they done this before? We usually cruise out of Galveston in Feb but guess we have just missed this time. Is it a really big deal?? Will have some teens with us on this next trip and wondering where it all happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted December 11, 2009 #2 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I am also interested in the Madi Gras that is happening in Galveston, have they done this before? We usually cruise out of Galveston in Feb but guess we have just missed this time. Is it a really big deal?? Will have some teens with us on this next trip and wondering where it all happens. Yes, Galveston Mardi Gras started in 1867. Next year's celebration will be February 5 - February 16, 2010. Click here for more info: http://www.galveston.com/mardigras/ Kat 'Tis the season to be jolly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plant Posted December 12, 2009 #3 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I am also interested in the Madi Gras that is happening in Galveston, have they done this before? We usually cruise out of Galveston in Feb but guess we have just missed this time. Is it a really big deal?? Will have some teens with us on this next trip and wondering where it all happens. We booked our 2nd cruise from Galveston during Mardi Gras (we had no idea :eek:). It is a very big deal! The best place to be is on a balcony, in a hotel on the Seawall. The "parade" of people on bikes, in cars and on foot (along with more police than you've probably ever seen in one place:)) is something to see! If your teens are "street savy", I'd say let them loose (with a LOT of checking in by phone)! If they aren't street savy, keep them with you. It's great fun, but can be overwhelming for "sheltered" children (and adults!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 12, 2009 #4 Share Posted December 12, 2009 We booked our 2nd cruise from Galveston during Mardi Gras (we had no idea :eek:). It is a very big deal! The best place to be is on a balcony, in a hotel on the Seawall. The "parade" of people on bikes, in cars and on foot (along with more police than you've probably ever seen in one place:)) is something to see! If your teens are "street savy", I'd say let them loose (with a LOT of checking in by phone)! If they aren't street savy, keep them with you. It's great fun, but can be overwhelming for "sheltered" children (and adults!). --------------------------------------------------------------------- Plant all great information. Hope you are coming back! Parades do not have same routes. Depending on weekend and each parade time and route, you may not have a view. Some routes are downtown, some are on Seawall, some are not on either, some are on 25th combined with Seawall and/or Downtown. One is Childrens parade, one is dogs and cat parade (Barkus and Meow). All are Famliy friendly except maybe one. The Saturday 13th night parade route downtown is only one that could be a little overwhelming for "sheltered" children. It is not anything overwhelming like New Orleans though. Obcouse there could be an exception anywhere anytime depending on the people and extent of booze. Everything are fund raiser events for worthy causes. These events actually are ongoing all year around raising money. During MG Parties and Balls are everywhere and all times of the day and night. The best place to be is on any parade route (on ground, hotel balconies, building balconies downtown). Its all about a good time .........the beads, people watching and the floats. Its about watching yourself and most all grownups..... become kids again trying to catch those darn beads. Schedules and routes will be announced soon by city and Krewes.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddy123 Posted December 12, 2009 #5 Share Posted December 12, 2009 We are staying in a balcony room at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Feb 12th and 13th. Does the noise level go fairly late into the night? Just wondering whether we should choose a different hotel so the kids (and I ;)) can get some sleep. Would actually enjoy being near the festivities but not if it will go really late. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted December 13, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 13, 2009 You willl not be affected. The parades are downtown, not on the seawall that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddy123 Posted December 13, 2009 #7 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Great...thanks so much for the reply. Can anyone tell me if downtown is within walking distance from the Holiday Inn Sunspree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 13, 2009 #8 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Yes but long walk If you walk or run anyway for exercise....it would not be bad one at all. 25 blocks (not long ones):D Glad you are looking forward to it. We live here and will help in any way possible. Post back with any questions?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 13, 2009 #9 Share Posted December 13, 2009 We are staying in a balcony room at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Feb 12th and 13th. Does the noise level go fairly late into the night? Just wondering whether we should choose a different hotel so the kids (and I ;)) can get some sleep. Would actually enjoy being near the festivities but not if it will go really late. Thanks! I agree with Galveston Cruiser (my wife)....but when routes are announced we will post an more definitive answer. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 22, 2009 #10 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I agree with Galveston Cruiser (my wife)....but when routes are announced we will post an more definitive answer. :D :DEvents and routes are ANNOUNCED GO TO galveston.com THEN Mardi Gras! Galveston Events If you have anymore questions please free to ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted December 23, 2009 #11 Share Posted December 23, 2009 There are Parades to view from streets both weekends and FAT TUESDAY (free) Viewing parties to view same parades ($) - See events of Krewes Ride Krewe floats and throw beads in parades ($) - See events of Krewes ALL EVENTS ARE CHARITABLE FUND RAISING EVENTS FOR WORTHY CAUSES Look at galveston.com Mardi Gras Mardi Gras! Galveston Events See events list by dates: Pay attention to routes of parades in details of each event Friday night - thru downtown Saturday day - thru downtown Saturday night - BIGGIE - 19th&Seawall to 25th to thru downtown Sunday day - Childrens and Barkus & Meow Parades - Seawall And use details of each event for routes and locations Use telephone #s in each event to contact for particpating in viewing parties and possibility of riding float for throwing beads For map see galveston.com - interact - maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicgirl3 Posted January 6, 2010 #12 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Are certain parades/events more popular than others? We will be in Galveston on the afternoon/night of February 6th. Can anyone make reccomendations on the best way to spend our time? Are there some restaurants/bars that celebrate the Mardi Gras in an exceptional way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted January 6, 2010 #13 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Are certain parades/events more popular than others? We will be in Galveston on the afternoon/night of February 6th. Can anyone make reccomendations on the best way to spend our time? Are there some restaurants/bars that celebrate the Mardi Gras in an exceptional way? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Things to do are Krewe Events and Restaurants and Bars all along parade routes Viewing Parades from streets (free) Viewing parties to view same parades ($) - See events of Krewes Ride Krewe floats and throw beads in parades ($) - See events of Krewes Parties - ($) See events of Krewes Most Restaurants and Bars will be doing viewing parties or something along Seawall of route ($) ALL Krewe EVENTS ARE CHARITABLE FUND RAISING EVENTS FOR WORTHY CAUSES Restaurants and Bars are usually for profit Look at galveston.com Mardi Gras Mardi Gras! Galveston Events Details Look at each event for parade routes and locations Use telephone #s in each event to contact for 1. pay parties 2. possibibity of pay participation in viewing parties 3. possibibity of pay participation in parade by riding Krewe floats and throwing beads For map see galveston.com - interact - maps Best for you would probably be Saturday, February 6, 2010, 6 till Krewe Gambrinus Parade on Seawall with fireworks at 36th and Seawall over the Gulf They throw a party parade for 200,000 of their closest friends with over 650,000 throws and a fantastic fireworks display. Open and free to the public! Parade runs along Seawall Blvd. from 23rd St. to Central City Blvd. (63rd St.) in Galveston. Info: kuperfamily@yahoo.com or www.kreweofgambrinus.org. See the official Krewe events on 02/06/10 on list of web site.: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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