For more than a century, Mardi Gras ! Galveston has stood as one of Texas’ most vibrant cultural traditions—an island celebration where history, music, pageantry, and Gulf Coast flavor collide in spectacular fashion. Now, as the festival prepares to launch its 115th anniversary season from Friday, February 6 through Tuesday, February 17, 2026 , organizers are turning up the volume with double the entertainment, double the energy, and a renewed commitment to preserving the rich legacy of Mardi Gras on the Texas coast.

This year’s theme is simple: bigger beats, brighter colors, and a bolder lineup than ever before.

Mardi Gras! Galveston, the third-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States , is raising the bar for 2026 with a high-powered slate of performers including Lo

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