Port of Galveston

Party on the Pier

It’s our birthday and we’re having a party! The Port of Galveston will celebrate its 200th birthday with a free Party on the Pier presented by Royal Caribbean. Come to Pier 21 the evening of October 17 for a spectacular drone and fireworks show, live music, food and beverage vendors and family fun! Mexico designated Galveston a provisional port of entry on October 17, 1825, while under Mexican rule.

The community celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with Rouge Krewe, a 10-member party band from Lafayette, La. Galveston’s own, The Lineup, will keep everyone dancing until the drone show over Galveston Harbor begins at 9 p.m. During the aerial display, a fleet of 400 drones will create intricate animations and images during a narrated show about the port.

Balloon artists, giveaways and more will add family fun to the pirate-themed party.

  • Friday, October 17, 5:30-10:30 PM
  • Pier 21, 2100 Harborside Dr.
  • Live music – Rouge Krewe and The Lineup
  • Spectacular drone and fireworks show
  • Food and beverage vendors
  • Giveaways
  • Event parking $15 at Cruise Terminal 16 (Entrance at 16th Street and Harborside)

Schedule

  • 4:30 PM: Gates and Cruise Terminal 16 parking lots open
  • 5:30 PM: Entertainment begins – Rouge Krewe
  • 8 PM: The Lineup
  • 9 PM: Drone and fireworks show
  • 9:15-10:30 PM: The Lineup

Entrance Guidelines

Security gates at 20th and 21st streets and Wharf Road

  • Folding chairs allowed
  • NO coolers, large bags, backpacks (Allowed: small clutch bags and clear bags less than 12″ x 6″ x 12″)
  • NO firearms or weapons of any kind (except on-duty sworn officers)
  • NO explosives, fireworks, drones, laser pointers
  • NO outside alcohol or glass containers
  • NO bikes, scooters or other unauthorized wheeled transport (except ADA)
  • NO Pets

The safety and security of our guests is our top priority.

Party on the Pier Presented by Royal Caribbean
Friday, October 17, 5:30-10 PM

It’s our birthday and we’re having a party! The Port of Galveston will celebrate its 200th birthday with a free Party on the Pier presented by Royal Caribbean. Come to Pier 21 the evening of October 17 for a spectacular drone show, live music, a pirate costume contest, food trucks and family fun! Mexico designated Galveston a provisional port of entry on October 17, 1825, while under Mexican rule.

The community celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with Rouge Krewe, a 10-member party band from Lafayette, La. Galveston’s own, The Lineup, will keep everyone dancing until the drone show over Galveston Harbor begins at 9 p.m. During the aerial display, a fleet of 400 drones will create intricate animations and images during a narrated show about the port.

Balloon artists, giveaways and more will add family fun to the pirate-themed party.

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