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Krewe du Lac 2012 10th Annual Mardi Gras Kemah, Texas
The Events February 3 & 4
Friday, Feb.
3 – Royal Ball aboard Spirit of Texas Paddlewheeler - Departs Endeavour
Marina at 8pm. Cocktail attire (Men- Jacket required, tie optional) Classy Pirate attire is always acceptable.
Pre-boarding social at Sam’s Boat in front of the marina from 7 to 8 pm. Presentation of the
Court, live music, dancing, light appetizers, adult beverages. 2.5 hour cruise around Clear Lake.
Cost $50 per person. Must be at least 21. Saturday, Feb. 4 – Kemah Ghost Tour – Rum
Runners! Meet at Zone 504 at 6:30 pm, travel to the
light house on the Bay, then to Wine Down (previously Madeline’s Wine Bistro), stop by Tequila Mia’s, and end
at Amadeus for dancing. Enjoy plenty of ghost stories and history during this exciting and fun ghost walk. Don’t miss
this adventure! Cost $20 per person plus beverages. 21 and over only, please.
Krewes
Into Kemah Weekend 10th Annual Mardi Gras February 10-12, 2012
Friday, Feb.
10 – Krewes Into Kemah Kick Off Party hosted annually by Bakkhus
Taverna on 6th Street in the Lighthouse District. Starts at 8pm. Annual bash
includes live music for dancing on the patio and lots of Krewe fun! Compete in the Best Beads & Best
Mask contests. No cover charge. Full menu and full bar available for an additional cost.
All ages welcome.
Saturday, Feb 11 – Galloway
Gallop Fun Run starts the day with a BANG! The run begins
at 8 am with a certified 10K and 5K race followed by a Kid K Dash at 9am. As always, the Galloway Gallop
features a beautiful scenic course, great prizes and a fantastic finish-line party that includes refreshments, music and children’s
activities and is known as one of the most family friendly & fun races in the Bay Area. Cash, costume
and door prizes are awarded. Register online at www.signmeup.com or by downloading a form from the Events page at www.thegallowayshool.org. Fees vary by age group.
Saturday, Feb 11 - Kemah Mardi Gras Parade – Participants line up behind T Bone Tom’s at 10 am. The parade begins
11 am at the corner of 5th and Bradford Streets. The frolicking procession travels north up
Bradford St. to the Kemah Boardwalk and back down Kipp Street along Galveston Bay and ends at the Jimmy Walker Community on
9th Street. The judging stand is located in front of Kemah Coach at 600 9th Street.
No fee.
Saturday,
Feb 11 – Post Parade Mardi Pardi – T Bone Tom’s Backyard.
Noon- Dusk. Enjoy live music from Jerry Diaz, costume contest, parade awards presentation, arts & crafts booths,
raffle benefitting Spina Bifida kids camp, moonwalk, face painting and much more. This annual celebration
is a colorful crowd pleaser. Very family friendly. Free admission. Full
bar, regular menu and crawfish available for an additional cost. All ages welcome.
Saturday, Feb 11 – Masquerade Ball – Zone 504 – 9 pm until close – Hosting Krewe du Lac’s
first ever masquerade party at Zone 504 on the first weekend of Mardi Gras. Enjoy zydeco music with the famous Jabo and the
Southside Playboys, Hurricane drinks on special, and all the Krewe du Lac faithful. Come out wearing you Mardi Gras beads
and masks. This is gonna be great! Free admission. 21 and over only.
Sunday, Feb 12 –
Crazy Alan’s Mardi Gras Party – Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack –
2pm until 6pm. Join Krewe du Lac for live music, dancing, contests and lots of fun! Free
admission, cash bar and full menu. The Swamp Shack serves some of the best crawfish on the Gulf Coast in
a fun and funky atmosphere.
Yachty Gras
Saturday, Feb 18 – Yachty Gras Parade Public Cruise - Join Krewe du Lac aboard the luxury yacht, The FantaSea and be part of the annual
Yachty Gras Boat Parade. Travel along the Kemah channel and world famous Kemah Boardwalk. Boarding
6:30pm. Cruising 7 to 9:30pm. Be part of the Parade! Travel in style
aboard the Boardwalk FantaSea! BEADS BEADS BEADS! For reservations, ticket prices and all the info call
281-535-8100.
Fat Tuesday
Tuesday, Feb 21 – The Strand in Galveston – Krewe of
Aquarius Fat Tuesday Parade and Krewe Babalu Balcony Party – As the Krewe du Lac float rolls with the parade
along the streets of The Strand Uptown District many of Krewe du Lac’s revelers will be on the Krewe Babalu balcony
for the best parade view. Toss beads, enjoy live music, toast beverages from the cash bar or dance the
night away as we bid fare thee well to another Mardi Gras season. Tickets just $20. 21
and over only.
We tip our cap to...The SCENE, T Bone Tom's, Herbert's Fun Shop, FantaSea, Houston
Party Boats, JML Publishing, Joe Deflora, Art City &
All Points Productions. We couldn't do it without you!
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