EVENTS

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Stay & Play Sundays



Beachfront fireworks shows all summer! The shows will take place at 9 p.m. every Sunday from the first Sunday in June to the first Sunday in September.

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Live Music & Fireworks at Moody Gardens: Bands On the Sand



Enjoy this summer concert series featuring local and regional bands. Rock out and enjoy the firework finale as you float in the lazy river or hang out on the Island's only white sand beach.

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Sandcastle Competition



Watch teams build amazing sculptures and compete to win the prestigious Gold Bucket Award!

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Oktoberfest


Galveston's premier fall festival - fun for the whole family!

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Harvest Moon Regatta



Watch the excitement unfold as this annual offshore race begins right here in Galveston. A tradition since 1987!

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Dickens on the Strand


An annual holiday tradition to celebrate the history of Galveston.

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Lone Star Rally

Texas' largest bike rally! Four days of motorcycles, live music, and non-stop fun.

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