KEMAH, TEXAS - The weekend starts with a happy hour at Bakkhus from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, Feb. 20. 2009. Enjoy a meet and greet with the King John & Queen Betsey and Their Royal Court. Attire is Mardi Gras/Pirate festive. Cash bar & full menu available.

Saturday morning Feb. 21, 2009 starts with a bang as the annual Galloway Gallop Fun Run zips through the Kemah city streets. For more info check...(http://www.thegallowayschool.org/events.php).  

Saturday evening, the 9th Annual Yachty Gras Parade proudly showcases decorated boats that pass by the Kemah Boardwalk while showering the appreciative crowds with beads and trinkets. Join Krewe du Lac aboard The Stargazer for the classiest party in the parade. Visit www.starfleetyachts.com for details & tickets on line. Be sure to book the Krewe du Lac party on the largest boat. $125 per person. Attire is Black Tie optional or Dressy Costume.

At noon on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2008 the place to be is the Kemah Lighthouse District. Pick out a spot along the Krewe du Lac Truck parade route. If you are entering a decorated vehicle, line up is behind T Bone Tom's facing NORTH. The parade rolls at 1 pm and is followed by the festive "Mardi Pardi" at T Bone Tom's that goes until dusk. Live music, no cover, costume contests, variety entertainment, Artist Zone and Mardi Gras Market is great fun for the entire family. Full menu and cash bar available.

Call 832-771-7661 or visit www.krewedulac.org for more info. Krewe du Lac celebrates in Galveston, too. Visit the website!