Galveston is working to make safety improvements ahead of Mardi Gras, and the Chevron Houston Marathon issued a safety statement following the terrorist attack in New Orleans.
Some people can’t wait for the floats, beads, and food next month in Galveston.
“I’m ready,” Del Sol and Cariloha assignment manager Lucio Nieto said. “Fat Tuesday, you better watch out. This year’s a little different, but I’m going to eat what I can and enjoy it.”
Nieto is excited and knows some may be anxious after what happened in New Orleans.
“There is too much opportunity to be missed by people who are going to do anything to hinder that,” Nieto said. “I think we’re going to be more than okay this year is my hope and belief.”
Galveston leaders are working to make sure that happens. Island officials say 350,000 attend the Mardi Gras festivities.
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To protect them, officials say they’re making improvements following the terrorist attack in New Orleans. Law enforcement said a man drove a truck around barricades on Bourbon Street and killed more than ten and injured dozens more.