One of Galveston's biggest and brightest Mardi Gras parades is the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade.
parades is the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade. It will light up the night on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.The Knights of Momus Mardi Gras Parade began in 1871, until it was discontinued during World Ward II.
Mardi Gras would not return to the Island until developer and philanthropist George Mitchell brought the party back in 1985. More than 200,000 came that year and even more the next. ABC13 was the first station to televise the parade. As the parade continued to grow, so did the coverage. We added a lot more cameras, more lights and moved the production to the Strand area.Bring on the beads! This year's Bollywood-themed parade will be bigger and better than ever, featuring 25 colorful floats. Four new floats were constructed for this year's festivities, perfectly designed for all the excitement.Music brings the party energy and there's no shortage of talented students on the parade route this year. In true Mardi Gras tradition, more than 15 bands will fill the streets with the sounds of New Orleans.More than just a carnival, Mardi Gras is a fashion spectacle. Revelers celebrate with funky and flashy outfits, matching the vibrant spirit of the festival. Get decked out in sequins and sparkle for the big event, the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade!Be a part of the party! Can't make it to the island? Don't worry, we've got you covered! You can watch the parade live from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 10. Join hosts Gina Gaston and Rita Garcia, with Pooja Lodhia, Bob Slovak and Elyse Smith reporting from the parade route. Beginning on Seawall, the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade will head west towards 25th street, travel north down 25th and enter the Entertainment District at 25th and Mechanic where it will travel down the Strand. ABC13 is the exclusive television partner of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, sponsored by Landry's Inc.
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