Fred Huddleston, Ajay Puthli, Clay Rogers and Greg Grant.

The Galveston Historical Foundation, supported by Tom’s Galveston Real Estate, played host to the sixth annual Menardi Gras on Feb. 7 at the historic Menard House. Galveston’s first Mardi Gras ball was held at the house of Michel Menard, one of the city of Galveston’s founders, on March 26, 1856. Sticking to tradition, guests enjoyed a night of food, fun, music and frivolity at Galveston’s oldest residence. Photos by Carla Peoples

Galveston Historical Foundation Executive Director Dwayne Jones, Shannon Guillot-Wright and Will Wright, director of communications and special events at the historical foundation.

Jack Bush and Rheanna Urrabaz.

Frank Bartholf and Raymond Bartholf.

Sergio and Carmen Montanez.

Dan Baraby and Julez Greenwell.

Jeremy and Shanna Hutson.

Annie Braun-Menard and Ed Menard.