The Galveston County Firefighters Association Fire Truck Parade attracted participating fire departments from throughout the Houston-Galveston area.  Listen: RealPlayer  MP3  

City of Galveston Emergency Management Coordinator Charlie Kelly reported that the visitors to Galveston Island for the first weekend of Mardi Gras are well behaved. Listen: RealPlayer  MP3

These photos were provided by Galveston City Council Member Juan Peña, a GuidryNews.com contributor.