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Did you know that Galveston now has fireworks every weekend? You don’t have to wait till the Fourth of July to enjoy a free fireworks show on the beachfront. The Galveston Island Conventions & Visitors Bureau now treats visitors and residents to a ...

Mark your calendar for Galveston’s most popular events in July.  July• Fridays & Saturdays, Bands in the Sands at Moody Gardens• Sundays, Fireworks on the beachfront (9 pm, 37th & Seawall)• July 1, Movie Nite on The Strand featuring “National Lampoon’s ...

While we know that the beach is the most popular reason people choose Galveston especially in the summer, don’t forget our historic downtown is the perfect way to spend the afternoon or evening. Galveston’s downtown is always welcoming new businesses so ...

Galveston Island operates on “Island Time” and offers bike enthusiasts enjoyable routes along its famed Seawall Boulevard historic districts and harbor. While the city continues to add bike lanes across town, below are some recommended routes for ...

Galveston has been a popular destination for summer for well over a hundred years and this summer there are five new reasons to visit. 1. New Beaches - Galveston completed at $19.5 million beach nourishment project extending from 12th to 61st Streets ...

Since 2011, Galveston’s Hotel Galvez & Spa has hosted a group wedding vow renewal as part of the hotel’s own anniversary and the most popular month for weddings. Couples celebrate their marriage by renewing or reaffirming their vows during this special ...

June Calendar of Events for GalvestonMark your calendar for Galveston’s most popular events in June.  • June 2, New Galveston Trolley begins operation• June 2-4, Texas Outdoor Family Weekend at the Galveston Island State Park• June 3, 31st Annual AIA ...

The Galveston Island Beach Revue was started in 2009 by a group called Islander By Choice, LLC to commemorate Galveston’s “Pageant of Pulchritude” history held in the 1920s and early 1930s and a predecessor of the Miss Universe Pageant. Galveston’s ...

Mark your calendar for Galveston’s most popular events in May. May • May 1-5, Wine Flights Special at Galvez Bar & Grill• May 4, Wine at The Bryan Gardens (Bryan Museum)• May 5-6, Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival• May 6, Movie Nite on The Strand ...