GALVESTON IS MARCHING TO THE BEAT: It’s Mardi Gras time on the island
By Forest Riggs –– After a little cold snap that dampened some early festivities, the parades, music and partying for Mardi Gras 2025 kicked off on February 21. Friday evening saw downtown streets crowded with anxious revelers as the Downtown Umbrella Brigade kicked off the 14 days of celebrations. Those famous colors — purple, gold