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Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade (Mardi Gras! Galveston) on Friday, January 29, 2016

January 29, 2016 by Sandra Fernandez Leave a Comment

Date/Time
Jan. 29, 2016
7:00 pm


WHAT: Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, 8 p.m. (Entertainment District)

WHEN: Friday, January 29, 2016 at 7 pm

WHERE: Entertainment District in Galveston, Texas

MORE INFO: http://hispanichouston.com/mardi-gras-galveston-parades-on-january-29-to-february-9-2016/

Join the 6th annual Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade as Mardi Gras revelers aim to break last year’s record of 2,314 umbrella dancers. Sponsored by The Galveston County Daily News, the public is invited to participate in this procession as the umbrella dancers perform the hokey pokey down the streets of Galveston. All participants with decorated umbrellas will receive free admission into Mardi Gras! Galveston on Jan. 29.

Route: The parade begins on Strand Street at 21st Street and travels west on Strand Street to 25th Street.

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Tags: Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, Galveston, January 2016, Mardi Gras, Parades, Travel

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