Major Texas event
Mardi Gras! Galveston
First weekend: January 29–31, 2027 · Second weekend: February 5–7, 2027 · Fat Tuesday: February 9, 2027 · Galveston, Texas · Galveston County
The organizer publishes the overall 2027 celebration as January 29-February 9 and describes seven days of revelry. Scheduled programming is concentrated on January 29-31, February 5-7 and Fat Tuesday, February 9; do not interpret the date span as continuous daily programming.
Why plan around Mardi Gras! Galveston?
Mardi Gras! Galveston is the island's long-running pre-Lenten celebration, with the organizer advertising more than 20 parades, more than 20 concerts and seven programmed days across two weekends and Fat Tuesday in 2027.
Verified event details
Official-source details checked 2026-09-02. Ticket prices and lineups can change; confirm the linked official source before purchasing or traveling.
Plan the visit
Pick a programmed day, not just the overall date range
The official 2027 celebration spans January 29-February 9, but the parade schedule clusters activity on the first Friday-Sunday, the second Friday-Sunday and Fat Tuesday. Choose the specific parade or theme day you want before reserving lodging.
Use the official parade schedule as the primary itinerary
The organizer publishes individual parade times and routes, including first-weekend parades, second-weekend programming, Family Gras and the final Fat Tuesday parade. Recheck that schedule shortly before travel because street access and viewing strategy depend on the parade you choose.
Match the weekend to the crowd you want
Different days emphasize different programming, including Fiesta Gras, first-responder programming and Family Gras. Review the organizer's current admissions and family-event guidance instead of assuming the same ticketing and atmosphere applies throughout the celebration.
Keep exploring
- Explore Galveston County — Build an island itinerary around the selected Mardi Gras programming.
- Texas events calendar — Compare other winter and Gulf Coast events.