Mardi Gras Galveston 2021 celebration canceled amid COVID-19 concerns


Mardi Gras Galveston festivities will officially have to wait another year. Galveston city council voted unanimously to approve canceling the 2021 Mardi Gras celebration, originally slated for February 5-16, to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread. The council said it intends to bring back the event when it’s safe. When considering the decision, council members noted that the main Mardi Gras krewes canceled parades, which are key elements of the event. Special events permits have…

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