Family Day at Mardi Gras! Galveston on Sunday, January 31, 2016
WHAT: Family Day at Mardi Gras! Galveston
WHEN: Sunday, January 31, 2016
WHERE: Various locations in Galveston, Texas
MORE INFO: http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/
(Family Gras!) On Jan.31, the entertainment district will be free to the public for a FAMILY GRAS celebration sponsored by Moody National Bank. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Sunshine Kids and Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Sunshine Kids Parade, 1 p.m. (Entertainment District)
Bring the entire family to The Sunshine Kids Parade, a tribute to children affected by cancer. Donations from Sunday will benefit The Sunshine Kids non-profit organization, which works to provide positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients.
Route: The parade begins on Strand Street at 20th Street, proceeds west on Strand Street to 25th Street, travels south on 25th Street to Ship’s Mechanic Row, then proceeds east along Ship’s Mechanic Row to 20th Street, north along 20th Street to Strand Street.
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston Parade, 3 p.m. (Entertainment District)
Patients, families and friends of Shriners Hospitals for Children are a part of this parade featuring high-school marching bands, Shriners clowns and mini-cars. Donations will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Route: The parade begins on Strand Street at 20th Street, proceeds west on Strand Street to 25th Street, travels south on 25th Street to Ship’s Mechanic Row, then proceeds east along Ship’s Mechanic Row to 20th Street, north along 20th Street to Strand Street.
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