George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation for Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton

Mardi Gras! Galveston is delighted to announce the distinguished recipients of the prestigious George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award: Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton. These two lifelong residents of Galveston Island will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, February 21, 5:30 PM, as part of the kick-off to Mardi Gras festivities.

Event Highlights:

5:00 PM: Party Gras! Procession

5:30 PM: George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation

7:00 PM: George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade

Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton at the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation on Friday, February 21, 5:30 PM. The event promises to be a highlight of this year’s Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration, with a Party Gras! Procession, the award presentation, and an Honoree Parade. For further details and event updates, please visit https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/parade-schedule/.

Fri., Feb. 21st at 5:00 p.m.

Party Gras! Procession

Watch the George P. Mitchell Honoree & special guests arrive to the Tremont House led by a brass band, kicking off the Friday night celebration. Procession will begin from The Press Box on 24th & Postoffice and end at The Tremont House for the 2025 Award Presentation – Honorees to be announced!

Fri., Feb. 21st at 5:30 p.m.

George P. Mitchell and Newe Krewe Award Presentations

The George P. Mitchell Award was established to honor Mitchell and other individuals, corporations, foundations and groups vital to Mardi Gras’ rebirth and preservation. The Newe Krewe Award was established in 2024 and honors the new, exciting krewes that have sprung up since 2011. Each year the recipients are honored with a ceremony in front of The Tremont House and names are added to a plaque that hangs in the lobby of The Tremont House then the Salute to George P. Mitchell Parade honoring him and the award recipients begins, marking the start of Mardi Gras! Galveston festivities.

Fri., Feb. 21st at 7:00 p.m.

George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade

Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. Also rolling in this party parade is Carne’s Fleet of Bumpin’ Busses, The Union Fire Truck & various local Floats throwing Beads & other Mardi Gras treats! Get ready to shake it!

Parade Route: Starts at 25th & Mechanic Street, circles around Mechanic & Strand Street, stretching from 25th to 20th