Texas A&M University issued the following announcement on Feb. 21.
Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets are cheered on by onlookers and supporters as they march in last year's The Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade.
By Andréa Bolt, Content Manager, Division of Marketing & Communications
It’s the Friday before the final weekend of Mardi Gras Galveston and Texas A&M Maritime Academy Deputy Commander Daryn Taylor ’20 is gathering throws for a parade the following evening.
“We definitely need something soft and very ‘Galveston,’” he says, deciding on fishing buffs, foam “Howdy” keychains and 12th Man towels to take and distribute to the crowd for Saturday night’s sixth annual Texas A&M University at Galveston Mardi Gras Parade & Viewing Party.
Taylor and first-, second- and third-year cadets will all march in The Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, the pinnacle parade procession of Mardi Gras Galveston taking place Saturday evening.
“We are incredibly excited to have our Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets marching in the Momus parade and to know they, and hundreds of other students are giving back to our beloved community,” said Col. Michael E. Fossum ’80, Chief Operating Officer of the Galveston Campus and Superintendent of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
The two-weekend-long event involves a number of parades featuring different krewes, themes and causes. Krewes also host balls to fundraise for their parade and float needs.
“It’s really fun for them to get have a role. They do everything from working on floats, loading beads, working some of the balls and helping with setup or cleanup, or serving food. All of the different Mardi Gras krewes hire them and look to give them a chance to help out, especially in the Gambrinus and Momus parades,” said Director of Student Activities Shelly Fordyce ’99.
Mardi Gras season presents a fun time for students to help out and experience the revelry of the Galveston Mardi Gras community spirit, but it also goes back to the Aggie Core Values of leadership and selfless service.
“When you see our cadets leading the way, representing our Aggie and Galveston communities and bringing them together, it’s a powerful thing,” said Col. Fossum.
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