🚢 Galveston Wharves Bicentennial Celebration – October 17–18, 2025
Just wanted to remind you 1 week before the official celebration
for Galveston Wharves.
Calling all maritime professionals in the Houston Ship
Channel area! An important milestone is approaching that deserves our attention
and support.
Galveston Wharves is celebrating its 200th Anniversary, and the Port of Galveston will host a weekend of festivities to honor this historic occasion. The highlight of the celebration is the Port of Galveston’s Bicentennial Gala, held at the Galveston Island Convention Center on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This formal event will benefit Texas A&M University at Galveston, supporting maritime scholarships for future industry leaders. For more information and tickets, visit the official bicentennial site.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the festivities:
🎉 Event Highlights
- Party
on the Pier 📍 Friday, October
17, 2025, | 5:30–10 PM Presented by Royal Caribbean, this evening event
promises waterfront fun and community spirit.
- 200th
Anniversary Gala 📍 Saturday,
October 18, 2025, | 6–10 PM Hosted at the Galveston Island Convention
Center and presented by Carnival Cruise Line. It’s a formal affair with
proceeds going toward maritime scholarships.
- Commemorative
History Book 📘 Launching in
October 2025, this publication will chronicle the port’s rich history and
evolution.
🎓 Why It Matters
- The
Port of Galveston has been a cornerstone of Gulf Coast commerce since
1825.
- The
gala’s proceeds will directly benefit maritime students, helping cultivate
the next generation of industry leaders.