firefighters children’s parade
sunday, feb. 11th
parade starts 3 pm
1:30PM: Meet at Proletariat
2PM: Head to line up at 57th and Seawall (in front of Krogers)
3PM: Parade
*Suggested throws: 1 bag/ person
All ages, 1 minor per adult
Local firefighters and first responders host a parade dedicated to the families and children of Galveston with decorated floats and costumed kids. In 2005 the Galveston Firefighters stepped forward to “Save the Children’s Parade” by assuming the role of parade coordinator. The Firefighters felt that since the parades are the main attraction to Mardi Gras, and because the Children’s Parade was the only Mardi Gras activity geared toward children, it was important to keep the tradition alive.
Parade Route:
The parade will begin at 25th Street and Santa Fe Place and head south on 25th Street. The parade will turn at 25th and Postoffice, proceed east down Postoffice Street, turn north on 19th Street, turn west on Strand Street, and conclude at 25th and Strand.