Another busy weekend of special events on the island
Galveston, TX – October 22, 2025 – The island will once again be the host of many special events this weekend, including Island Oktoberfest, Island Boo Fest, Mystical Parade of Boo, Daily News Press Run and Dia De Los Muertos Fiesta & Parade.
Each event will have some associated road closures for residents to be aware of while navigating the island.
Island Oktoberfest
The 43rd Annual Island Oktoberfest, a celebration of German music, sweets and drinks will include a multitude of vendors and activities. Island Oktoberfest will take place Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25. The event will be held on 24th Street (between Church and Ball) and on Winnie (between 23rd and 25th Streets.) The area will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22 and will reopen on Sunday, October 26 at 3 p.m. More information on the event can be found at: https://galvestonoktoberfest.com/
Mystical Parade of Boo
This Halloween-themed, family-friendly parade will take place Saturday, October 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The parade is hosted by the Tutu Live Krewe. The parade route will be closed temporarily with barricades and parade units will be escorted by Galveston Police. More information on the event can be found at: https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/mystical-parade-of-boo/
Parade line-up area beginning Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
- 28th Street (Santa Fe Place to Market)
- 28th Street (Market to Church)
Temporary road closures for parade passage.
- Begin at 28th and Market
- East on Market to 20th Street
- North on 20th to Strand
- West on Strand to 25th Street
- South on 25th Street to Santa Fe Place
- West on Santa Fe Place to 28th Street
- End at 28th and Santa Fe Place
Island Boo Fest
The 4th Annual Island Boo Fest will take place on Saturday, October 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Saengerfest Park, 2302 The Strand. Boo Fest is a family-friendly, free event hosted by the Galveston Golf Cart Society featuring decorated golf carts that will hand out treat bags and candy to children. There will be a street closure on 23rd Street from Strand to Harborside for the event from 12 p.m. until the passage of the Mystical Parade of Boo later in the day. For additional information, please visit: https://www.galvestongolfcartsociety.org/events/4th-annual-island-boo-fest
Dia De Los Muertos Fiesta and Parade
LULAC Council 151 will hold their annual Dia De Los Muertos Fall Fiesta and Parade on Saturday, October 25 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Galveston County Courthouse grounds at 722 21st Street. The event will begin with a parade beginning at 12 p.m. The parade route will be closed temporarily with barricades and parade units will be escorted by Galveston Police. Ball Street from 20th to 21st will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday, at 10 p.m. for the festival.
Parade line-up area beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
- Ball Street (25th to 26th Street)
Temporary road closures for parade passage.
- Begin at 25th and Ball
- Proceed north on 25th Street to Strand
- East on Strand to 21st
- South on 21st Street to Ball/Avenue H
- End at Galveston County Courthouse grounds at 722 21st Street
Daily News Press Run
The 14th annual Galveston Daily News Press run will take place Saturday, October 25 beginning at 7 a.m. The event includes a 10K, 5K and Kids 1K. More information on the run is available at: https://www.galvnews.com/pressrun/
There will be temporary road closures during the Press Run/s route.
- I-45 Southbound turn lane
- I-45 Westernmost southbound traffic lane
- Exit to Teichman Road ramp
- Feeder road (Teichman Road ramp to Lewis Lane)
- Lewis Lane (feeder road to 89th Street)
- 89th Street (Lewis Lane to Teichman Road)
- Teichman Road (89th to Daily News)
The City of Galveston wants everyone to enjoy the many festivals responsibly. Many people will be out and about so please do not drink and drive and always be aware of your surroundings.