Jolly Jester Jaunt 5k Fun Run!

Name: Jolly Jester Jaunt 5k Fun Run!
Start: 2025-02-22T11:00:00-06:00
Location: Strand Historic District

Schedule

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

Strand Historic District | Galveston, TX

Registration will be available HERE: https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/jolly-jester-jaunt/
📣 Buy EARLY to SAVE!
No run gives you MORE! Join us for the 114th celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston. We call it "the best day ever"! The Jolly Jester Jaunt is not your average 5k. When you participate in the official Mardi Gras! Galveston Jolly Jester Jaunt 5k, you receive a bunch of special goodies, including event general admission, drinks, and more!
Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎉
💚 JOLLY REGISTRATION
Includes:
- 5K Registration
- One Balcony Party (Friday, Feb. 21st)
- Headliner Concert
- Fun festival T-shirt
- Participation medal (first 750 registrations)
- Mardi Gras-themed mystery item (first 450 registrations)
- FREE libations (21+)
- General Admission access to Mardi Gras! Galveston Entertainment District on Feb 21 & Feb 22
- 7 Parade Views including Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade, & Krewe of Gambrinus Parade
💜 JESTER REGISTRATION
Upgrade your run! Includes all the same perks as Jolly, PLUS an additional Balcony Party on Saturday, February 22nd!
NOTE: Crazy outfits/ Team Uniforms are EXTREMELY encouraged. The more OUTRAGEOUS, the better!
📆 EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025
- 5:00pm-8:00pm: Packet Pickup- (inside Mardi Gras! Kings Court Balcony Party)
- 7:00pm: George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade
- 8:30pm: Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade
- 10:00pm: Mardi Gras! Galveston Parade
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
- 9:30am: Check-in/Registration Opens- 23rd & Mechanic St.
- 10:45am: Stretch/Warm up!
- 10:55am: Runners line up at the Start- 24th & Mechanic St.
- 11:00am: 5K RACE TIME
- 12:00pm: Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade (in the district by 12:30pm)
- 1:00pm: 14th Annual Zaniest Golf Cart Parade
- 3:00pm: Mardi Gras! Art Car & Jeep Parade
- 5:30pm: Headliner performs
- 6:00pm: Krewe of Gambrinus Parade
FAQs
REGISTRATION
- Online registration closes February 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Day-of registrations on site, starting at 9:30am February 22, 2025.
IS THERE ID REQUIREMENTS OR AN AGE LIMIT TO ENTER THE EVENT?
- You will need a valid Drivers License showing you're 21+ to receive your free libations!
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORT/PARKING OPTIONS GETTING TO THE EVENT?
- Paid parking is available along the streets of Downtown Galveston and there are also paid parking lots available at 21st & Mechanic.
REFUNDS
Due to the costs of preparation and setup, there will be NO REFUNDS for this event. The run will be done rain or shine. In the case of extreme inclement weather, a new run date will be chosen.
Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Moody National Bank and UTMB Health! (Donate Here --> https://development.utmb.edu/give)
Check out other fun opportunities on our website: https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/