Galveston nixes Mardi Gras 2021 celebration amid COVID-19 concerns
HOUSTON – You can say goodbye to Mardi Gras Galveston in 2021. Galveston city council unanimously voted Tuesday to approve canceling next year’s Mardi Gras celebration amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few months, many krewes and sponsors pulled back out of safety concerns for their members and the public. While the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius raised concerns about participating amid coronavirus. In fact, the city of New Orleans called off all 2021 Mardi Gras parades.