Since 2020, Gulf Coast Blood has been partnering with Mardi Gras! Galveston, who is an avid supporter of blood donations. Mardi Gras! Galveston, the third largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, offers the unique chance to experience sand between your toes and gorgeous beach sunsets while taking in the revelry and lavish parades known to dominate Galveston Island during carnival season. The island’s 112th Mardi Gras celebration is expected to draw more than 350,000 attendees for live concerts, parades, balcony parties, several elegant balls and some new festive additions. And, this island-style Mardi Gras has plenty of personality. From the classic revelry found in the heart of Galveston’s historic downtown district, where the bulk of festivities take place, to family friendly events and parades, Mardi Gras! Galveston offers excitement everyone can enjoy. Learn more at https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/ 

At Gulf Coast Blood, we are the only blood provider to Houston and its surrounding communities, operating 24/7. As one of the largest community blood centers in the U.S., we serve 26 counties across the Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley, and East Texas, supplying blood to over 170 hospitals and healthcare institutions. For more information or to help save lives, visit giveblood.org.