February 24 - Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Parade and Party - Galveston

Two weeks of Carnival culminates in one last night of revelry, Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras literally translated means ‘Tuesday Fat’. February 24, will be the final night of celebration for Mardi Gras 2009, before the Lenten season.

The Mystic Krewe of Aquarius will lead the way, as the final parade of the season pulls out of the staging area, at 25th and Strand. The route will take us through the historic downtown district of Galveston. And in spite of the the problems brought on by Ike, there will be thousands of folks, young and old, lining the streets, vying for strings of beads.

Listen in as Jim Harrison, organizer of the Fat Tuesday After Party tells Talk of the Bay about this Mardi Gras tradition, the last day of Mardi Gras revelry.

February 24 – Fat Tuesday After Parade Party – 7:30 - Midnight Krewe Babalu will again host the all-krewe Public Celebration Party this year at YAGA's, 2314 The Strand, immediately following the Fat Tuesday Parade - from 7:30 to Midnight, February 24, 2009. The party will feature the annual "Blessing of the Season" by the Kings and Queens of each of the Mardi Gras Krewes. Live music will be provided by FUNKSION, a 10 piece dance band. All Krewes and the general public (adults only) are invited to come enjoy the final event of Mardi Gras free of charge. For more info contact Jim Harrison 713-691-5090, JLH5850@aol.com  .

Thanks so much to all of the krewes that spent time with us this season and a huge hug to all of the wonderful people and new friends that Eddie and I met. Your generosity gave us the opportunity to cover so many of this season’s great Mardi Gras events. We sincerely hope you enjoy our stories, videos and photos.

One last time for 2009 - Laissez les bon temps rouler!!

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