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Galveston Commences 105th Mardi Gras Celebration

Posted on January 29, 2016 · Friday night kicks off two weekends of parties and parades on the island.

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The History and Traditions of Mardi Gras in America and Around the World

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Posted on February 21, 2023 · We discover the rich origins of the famous celebration and its culinary delights.

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Here’s where you can celebrate Mardi Gras 2023 in and around Houston

Posted on February 15, 2023 · Mardi Gras festivities are being held across Galveston and Greater Houston this weekend as well as next Tuesday.

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The Texans’ new coach, the week in politics, and Mardi Gras returns to Galveston (Feb. 9, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 9, 2022 · We examine the Texans’ latest coaching move in light of a recent discrimination suit, we discuss the latest developments in politics, and, after being cancelled in 2021, Mardi Gras is coming back to Galveston.

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Thursday’s Show: Flood Resiliency, And Mardi Gras In Galveston (Feb. 13, 2020)

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Posted on February 13, 2020 · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The city's Resilient Houston plan, the role climate change plays in Houston's flooding, an Astros fan who went in search of the facts in the sign-stealing scandal, and Mardi Gras in Galveston.

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