City of Galveston, TX
10/25/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/25/2024 13:23
Busy weekend of fall events
The weekend is full of events and festivities. Check out the list and be aware of the associated road closures.
The 13th Annual Galveston Daily News Press Run takes place this Saturday, October 26th, starting and finishing at 8522 Teichman Road. The Kid's 1K race begins at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 7:30 AM. Affected roads include I-45 Southbound Turn Lane, Feeder Road (Teichman Road to Lewis Lane), Lewis Lane (Feeder Road to 89th Street), 89th Street (Lewis Lane to Teichman Road), and Teichman Road (89th to Daily News).
Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos is Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Galveston County Courthouse Grounds at 722 21stStreet. The parade portion of the event is proposed for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 12 p.m. to approximately 1 p.m. The line-up for the parade would begin at 10:30 AM on Ball between 25th and 26th Streets (and the City Hall Parking lot at 823 25th Street.)
Island Boo Fest and Mystical Parade of Boo
The 3rd Annual Island Boo Fest is scheduled for Saturday, October 26 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. This family-friendly, free event is hosted by the Galveston Golf Cart Society and features 35-45 decorated golf carts that will hand out trick or treat bags and candy to children. They are requesting the temporary closure of 23rdStreet from Harborside to Strand from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for additional staging of golf carts and a mobile visitors center.