Galveston Island Democrats

Mark 125th Anniversary of the Great Storm
2025-09-06 08:45 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Crockett Park, 4550 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77551, United States
Mark 125th Anniversary of the Great Storm
& Honor the 8,000+ Lives Lost that Day
Galveston Island Democrats are inviting members to join in forming a human chain along the Seawall to honor the more than 8,000 lives lost on September 8, 1900 in the Great Storm, 125 years ago. Together, participants will stand as a living tribute to resilience, remembrance, and community pride.
If you wish to participate, meet at the Great Storm Statue, 4700 Seawall, by 8:45 a.m. Wear your GID t-shirt/cap or a blue shirt. The schedule is as follows

8:45 a.m. – Line-up along the Seawall (or come early and enjoy the da
9:00 a.m. – Photo opportunity and drone flyover
9:30 a.m. – Ceremony at the Great Storm Statue with remarks by the Mayor and other community leaders.

All ages are welcome. Event will take place rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Parking along Seawall is free until 10:00 a.m.

1st Friday Drop-In Coffee Club
2025-09-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Sugar Bean Coffee & Cream, 11 Evia Main, Galveston, 77554, United States
Located in the Evia neighborhood (off 99th and Stewart Road). Begin your day with like-minded friends. Enjoy not only nice coffee and treats, but beautiful outside seating with pond view or seating inside Sugar Bean. Afterwards you may want to visit some of the shops that have recently opened in Evia plus their small pop-up shops – the Sugar Cubes.
Sugar Bean Coffee & Cream
11 Evia Main
Galveston, 77554

Seaside Seniors Luncheons - 1st Thursday
2025-09-04 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-07-03 11:45 - 13:00 | Moody Methodist Church, 2803 53rd St, Galveston, TX, 77551, United States
1st Thursday Luncheons are held at Moody Methodist Church – 53rd & Avenue U, Park in the South Side Parking Lot
Lunches are served at noon. The cost is $8.00 per person.Attendees are welcome to stay after lunch and visit with friends or participate in a board game. Door prizes and desserts are welcome, but not required.
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
1st Thursday Moody Methodist Church – 53rd & Avenue U, Park in the South Side Parking Lot
2nd Thursday Holy Family Parish – 2601 Avenue N . (26th st and Avenue N)
3rd Thursday St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church 1410 41st St. (Corner of 41st and M 1/2)
4th Thursday Grace Episcopal Church (Jinkins Hall), 1115 – 36th St.
5th Thursday First Evangelical Lutheran Church 2415 Winnie

Seaside Seniors Luncheons - 4th Thursday
2025-08-28 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-07-24 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-06-26 11:45 - 13:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 1115 36th Street, Galveston, 77550, United States
4th Thursday Luncheons are held at Grace Episcopal Church (Jinkins Hall), 1115 – 36th St
Lunches are served at noon. The cost is $8.00 per person.Attendees are welcome to stay after lunch and visit with friends or participate in a board game. Door prizes and desserts are welcome, but not required.
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
1st Thursday Moody Methodist Church – 53rd & Avenue U, Park in the South Side Parking Lot
2nd Thursday Holy Family Parish – 2601 Avenue N . (26th st and Avenue N)
3rd Thursday St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church 1410 41st St. (Corner of 41st and M 1/2)
4th Thursday Grace Episcopal Church (Jinkins Hall), 1115 – 36th St.
5th Thursday First Evangelical Lutheran Church 2415 Winnie

GID Monthly Meeting
2025-08-26 18:30 - 20:30 | ILA Local 20, 6501 Harborside Dr., Galveston, 77554, United States
Join the Galveston Island Democrats for our monthly meeting where we come together to discuss pressing local issues, upcoming events, and ways to amplify our impact in the community.
Whether you’re a longtime member or just looking to get involved, your voice matters. We look forward to seeing you there and working together for positive change!

Seaside Seniors Luncheons - 3rd Thursday
2025-08-21 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-07-17 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-06-19 11:45 - 13:00 | St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church, 1410 41st Street, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
3rd Thursday Luncheons are held at Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church 1410 41st St. (Corner of 41st and M 1/2)
Lunches are served at noon. The cost is $8.00 per person.Attendees are welcome to stay after lunch and visit with friends or participate in a board game. Door prizes and desserts are welcome, but not required.
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
1st Thursday Moody Methodist Church – 53rd & Avenue U, Park in the South Side Parking Lot
2nd Thursday Holy Family Parish – 2601 Avenue N . (26th st and Avenue N)
3rd Thursday St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church 1410 41st St. (Corner of 41st and M 1/2)
4th Thursday Grace Episcopal Church (Jinkins Hall), 1115 – 36th St.
5th Thursday First Evangelical Lutheran Church 2415 Winnie

3rd Tuesday Drop-In Happy Hour
2025-08-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Texas Tail Distillery, 2416 Post Office, Galveston, 77550, United States
This venue is a small-batch distillery and eatery dedicated to creating fine spirits, specializing in vodka, whisky, and a variety of other liquors. Plus a tasty selection of burgers, sandwiches, and flat breads. Reminder: downtown free parking doesn’t begin until 6 pm – plug your meter. Join us!
Texas Tail Distillery
2416 Post Office
Galveston.

Seaside Seniors Luncheons - 2nd Thursday
2025-08-14 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-07-10 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-06-12 11:45 - 13:00 | Holy Family Parish, 2601 Avenue N, Galveston, Texas, 77550
2nd Thursday Luncheons are held at Holy Family Parish – 2601 Avenue N. (26th St. and Avenue N)
Lunches are served at noon. The cost is $8.00 per person.Attendees are welcome to stay after lunch and visit with friends or participate in a board game. Door prizes and desserts are welcome, but not required.
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
1st Thursday Moody Methodist Church – 53rd & Avenue U, Park in the South Side Parking Lot
2nd Thursday Holy Family Parish – 2601 Avenue N . (26th st and Avenue N)
3rd Thursday St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church 1410 41st St. (Corner of 41st and M 1/2)
4th Thursday Grace Episcopal Church (Jinkins Hall), 1115 – 36th St.
5th Thursday First Evangelical Lutheran Church 2415 Winnie

Wharves Board Open House
2025-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Cruise Terminal 28, Harborside & 28th Street, Galveston, 77550, United States
Public Open House
August 13, 2025
4 to 6 pm
Cruise Terminal 28 (approximately Harborside and 28th Street)

A Strategic Master Plan was adopted by the Galveston Wharves Board in 2019. The plan included two new terminals, an internal roadway, expansion of the West Port Cargo Complex, and industrial development on Pelican Island. A major portion of the 2019 is ahead of schedule so the authors of the original plan were retained to conduct extensive research and market forecasts to make recommendations for the next 20 years.

The Public Open House on August 13 will allow the consultants to share their findings, answer questions, and collect public comments.

My Fair Lady at ETC
2025-08-07 19:40 - 22:30 | Private: Island ETC: East-End Theater Company, 2317 Mechanic St, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Join fellow GID members
to enjoy
Island ETC’s production of the musical
My Fair Lady
Curtain time is 8 pm at ETC, 2317 Mechanic Street.

And, With a Little Bit of Luck, Just You Wait for
pre-curtain social time in the lobby bar of The Tremont House.
(across the street from ETC) from 6 to 7:30 pm
Curtain time is 8 pm at ETC, 2317 Mechanic Street.

Tickets are $26 per person.
Please CLICK HERE to order your tickets through Act Blue
you must order no later than July 31 to enjoy this discounted price.

Your tickets will be available to pick up
at the pre-curtain social time
or
from a Social Committee member
in the ETC lobby beginning at 7:40 pm.

1st Friday Drop-In Coffee Club
2025-08-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Pride Center Galveston, 1502 39th St, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Pride Center Galveston
1502 39th Street

Turn Texas Blue Galveston Island
2025-07-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Pride Center Galveston, 1502 39th St, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Turn Texas Blue Tour

On

Galveston Island
Blue Texas will be touring the state to find people who would be great elected officials.
Are you curious about running for office, think you know someone who would be a great candidate,
or just want to get involved in getting Democrats elected?
Join the Blue Texas team
on July 19th,
for the
Turn Texas Blue Tour!
Click Here to RSVP

We look forward to seeing you there!

There’s always something happening on Galveston Island. CLICK HERE to explore other events hosted or endorsed by the Galveston Island Democrats.

March in Peace, Act in Power - Good Trouble Lives On
2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Fort Crockett Park, 4550 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77551, United States
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lies with the people.

From felony disenfranchisement to voter suppression bills like the SAVE Act, anti-democracy forces are working overtime to silence our voices. 60 years ago, President Johnson federalized the National Guard to protect peaceful civil rights marchers in Selma. Now, President Trump is calling the Guard to stop protestors from using their voice and to block progress on issues we care about.

We can’t wait. We need Good Trouble now!

July 17th, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Ft Crockett Park, 4550 Seawall Blvd., Galveston

On July 17th, the anniversary of Rep. John Lewis’ passing, we’re joining with communities across the country to demand that Congress protect our rights and ensure free and fair elections for all.

We’re sending a clear message: In the United States, the power lies in the hands of the people. We demand an end to:

The extreme crackdown on our civil rights by the Trump administration, from our right to vote to our right to protest and free speech..

The attacks on black and brown Americans, immigrants, trans people, and other communities.

The slashing of programs that working people rely on, including Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security.

Congressman John Lewis warned us of this moment. He spent the final years of his life fighting to protect the right to vote. This is our moment to carry the torch, continue his legacy, and pass it forward to future generations.

It’s time for Good Trouble, not just from us, but from every lawmaker who claims to care about our country.

Chants
Voting rights
1. [call:] Voter power on the rise!
[response:] Now’s the time to organize!
2. What do we want? Voting Rights
When do we want it? Now!
(repeat)
What do we want? Democracy
When do we want it? Now!
What do we want? Fair Districts!
When do we want it? Now!
What do we want? Ethics Reform!
When do we want it? Now!
What do we want? Clean Elections!
When do we want it? Now!
What do we want? Secure Elections
When do we want them? Now!
3. When I say “money,” you say “out!” (repeat 2x)
When I say “voters” you say “in!” (repeat 2x)
Money! Out! Voters! In!
4. I say voting, you say rights!
Voting! Rights! Voting! Rights!
When I say money, you say out!
Money! Out! Money! Out!
When I say voters, you say in!
Voters! In! Voters! In!
5. What do we want?
Fair Elections!
When do we want them?
Now!

Democracy
1. The people,
united,
will never be defeated!
2. Show me what democracy looks like!
This is what democracy looks like!
3. When Democracy is under attack,
what do we do? Stand up fight back!
4. Read the Writing on the Wall
Democracy is Meant for All!

SONGS
America the Sorrowful (Beautiful))
Author Unknown (2025)
How sorrowful when human rights are met with such disdain –
When mercy is a laughing stock, while power is the gain!
America, America, you’ve lost humanity.
Resentment for the weak and poor will be your undoing.
X
How sorrowful when hatred holds the gavel and the scales;
How beautiful for humankind when selfless love prevails!
America, America abandon hate and greed.
There’s so much more worth living for that starts with you and me.
Get Up, Stand Up (Bob Marley)
Get up, stand up: stand up for your right
Get up, stand up: stand up for your right
Get up, stand up: stand up for your right
Get up, stand up: don’t give up the fight
Preacher man don’t tell me
Heaven is under the earth
I know you don’t know
What life is really worth
It’s not all that glitters is gold
Half the story has never been told
So now you see the light, eh!
You stand up for your right
Come on!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your right
Get up, stand up: don’t give up the fight
Get up, stand up: stand up for your right
Talkin’ About a Revolution (Tracey Chapman)
[Refrain]
Don’t ya know
They’re talking about a revolution?
It sounds like a whisper
Don’t ya know
They’re talking about a revolution?
It sounds like a whisper
[Verse]
While they’re standing in the welfare lines
Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation
Wasting time in the unemployment lines
Sittin’ around waitin’ for a promotion
Don’t ya know?
They’re talking about a revolution
It sounds like a whisper
Poor people gonna rise up
And get their share
Poor people gonna rise up
And take what’s theirs
[Bridge]
Don’t ya know you better run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Oh, I said you better run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Power to the People (Curtis Mayfield)
[Chorus]
We want the power for the people
That’s all we ask in our country, dear
The sick and the hungry are unable
Protect them and those who may live in fear
[Verse 1]
We as the young wish to say in this song
God bless great America
We give thanks to the old for acheiving their goal
It is now up to us and we know we must build up a trust
[Chorus]
And we want the power for the people
That’s all we ask in our country, dear
The sick and the hungry are unable
Protect them and those who may live in fear
Power for the people
Power for the people
Power for the people
Power for the people
[Verse 2]
Hardening crimes is a part of the times
And it’s rough for some people to live
Disease can move fast but it don’t have to last
It is now the nation’s turn for all to be concerned
We can be freer still, it is the people’s will
[Chorus]
And bring back the power for the people
That’s all we ask in our country, dear
The sick and the hungry are unable
Protect them and those who may live in fear
[Outro]
Power for the people
Power for the people
Power for the people
Power for the people
Pow-pow power
Pow-pow power
My Country ‘Tis of Thee
My country ‘tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing.
Land where my fathers died!
Land of the Pilgrim’s pride!
From every mountain side,
Let freedom ring!
In America (John Legend)
[Verse 1]
In America, in America
I poured my sweat in America
This land is my land
It’s America
I broke my back for America
All of money I make
All of these chances I take
Just paying my rent in America
Won’t just stand around
Watch it go down
Won’t just stand around
Watch it go down
[Chorus]
But maybe it’s a long shot
Maybe it’s a fantasy
We’ve given it all that we’ve got
Maybe we can live a dream
Oh, oh
Can we build a new life was it ever meant that we…
Could make it in America
Make it in America
[Verse 2]
In America, in America
They say I’m free in America
In America, in America
I still can’t breath in America
Watch them squeezing my neck
Watch them bullets connect
We still gon’ fight in America
Won’t just stand around
Can’t watch it go down
Won’t just stand around
Watch it go down
[Chorus]
But maybe it’s a long shot
Maybe it’s a fantasy
We’ve given it all that we’ve got
Maybe we can live a dream
Oh, oh
Can we build a new life was it ever meant that we…
Could make it in America
Make it in America
[Bridge]
We’ll make it in America
We’ll make it in America
We’ll make it in America
We’ll make it in America
We’ll make it in America
We’ll make it in America
We’ll make it in America
We’ll make it in America
[Outro]
In America, in America
My hopes right here in America
In America, in America
My hope, my prayer in America
Our Country (John Mellencamp)
[Verse 1]
Well, I can stand beside
Ideals I think are right
And I can stand beside
The idea to stand and fight
I do believe
There’s a dream for everyone
This is our country
[Verse 2]
There’s room enough here
For science to live
And there’s room enough here
For religion to forgive
And try to understand
All the people of this land
This is our country
[Chorus]
From the east coast
To the west coast
Down the Dixie Highway
Back home
This is our country
[Verse 3]
And poverty could be
Just another ugly thing
And bigotry would be
Seen only as obscene
And the ones who run this land
Help the poor and common man
This is our country
[Chorus]
From the east coast
To the west coast
Down the Dixie Highway
Back home
This is our country
[Verse 4]
The dream is still alive
Some day it will come true
And this country it belongs
To folks like me and you
So let the voice of freedom
Sing out through this land
This is our country
[Chorus]
From the east coast
To the west coast
Down the Dixie Highway
Back home
This is our country
From the east coast
To the west coast
Down the Dixie Highway
Back home
This is our country

3rd Tuesday Drop-In Happy Hour
2025-07-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Katie’s Seafood House, 2000 Wharf Road, Galveston, 77550, United States
Katie’s Seafood House
2000 Wharf Road, Galveston. 77550

Loveless Texas
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:40, 2025-07-11 20:00 - 22:40 | Private: Act 3 Galveston, 1315 21st St, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Join the GID Social Committee for. new play, Loveless Texas, presented by A3G (Act 3 Galveston). A3G is a new creation by our own GID members, Caitlin Heffernan and Henry Aronson. Loveless Texas is the first presentation of their nonprofit theater production company. A3G’s mission is to inspire, educate and empower the Galveston community by providing access to high-quality theater and Arts experiences.

Performances:
Friday, July 11 at 8:00pm – Randy Penn abnd Hector Arias will be there to greet you.
Saturday, July 12 at 2:00pm – Conni Rivers and Peggy Purvis will look forward to seeing you.
All performances will be held at the Bryan Museum Conservatory, 1315 21st Street, Galveston.

For more information on the play Loveless Texas, A3G, and to purchase tickets, please visit act3galveston.org

July 4th Celebration
2025-07-04 18:00 - 21:00 | To Be Provided after signup
Join our hosts Shelia and Adolfo Salinas for a Pre-Fireworks Party in their home on July 4th from 6:30-9:00pm (drop ins welcome!). Galveston Seawall Fireworks begin at 9:15pm and you may like to leave your car at the Salinas’ home, which is a short walkable distance from the Seawall.
Please bring an appetizer to share. BYOB (various mixes and pops provided). RSVP no later than July 2nd. You will then receive an email with the address of our hosts.

Hosted by Shelia and Adolfo Salinas

Just a short walkable distance from the Seawall.

Drop-In between 6:30pm and 9-pm

Bring an appetizer to share.

BYOB (various mixers and pops provided)

RSVP below, and our Social Events team will contact you with the address and further information

Juneteenth Parade and Picnic
2025-06-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Juneteenth Parade, 26 & Ball, Galveston, 77550, United States
The annual Juneteenth Parade and Picnic will be held on Thursday June 19th.
Come out and represent Galveston Island Democrats.
Event Flow

2:00pm Parade Lineup at 26th and Ball – need help decorating golf carts

3:00pm Parade begins and goes to Wright Cuney Park

Picnic follows parade at Wright Cuney Park @ 40th and Ball

Bring your lawn chair and non-alcoholic drink

Order a KFC chicken meal* for the picnic. (or you may provide something for yourself)

Lemonade, chips and cookies will be provided.

*KFC chicken meals must be purchased no later than 6/16/25 using this Act Blue link:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gid-juneteenth2025

With our larger attendance, we are getting better organized – and we need more help!

We need to know by Thursday, June 12 if you can provide a golf cart for the Juneteenth Parade on June 19.

We need to know no later than Sunday, June 15 if you plan to decorate golf carts and march or ride in a golf carts in the Juneteenth Parade on June 19.

Everyone who participates in the parade needs to arrive by 2 pm on June 19 at 26th and Ball.

Click here to rsvp and signup to provide a golf cart or participate in the Parade:
https://signup.com/go/uQLKDws

If you have further questions, contact Conni Rivers, riversgalveston@gmail.com, 919-294-6703

3rd Tuesday Drop-In Happy Hour
2025-06-17 16:30 - 18:00 | MarMo Cafe * Lounge, 2121 Market Street, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
MarMo Cafe * Lounge, 2121 Market Street, Suite 101
Be sure to ‘plug the meter’ as free downtown parking doesn’t begin until 6:00pm.

Juneteenth Fun Day
2025-06-14 13:00 - 20:00 | McGuire Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th Street, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Juneteenth in Galveston

In lieu of organizing a “No Kings” Protest on Saturday, June 14, Galveston Island Democrats (GID) will be supporting and participating in Juneteenth events as our city celebrates the 160th anniversary of the birth of freedom. Juneteenth originated in Galveston, and we believe it is important to recognize, support, and celebrate this event.
Saturday, June 14
Festival & Celebration, from 1-8pm at McGuire Dent Rec Ctr, 2222 28th St
Vendor tent – selling t-shirts, drinks, and promoting our club! This will be such a fun event with music and food trucks – and we are bringing a mini A/C (“swamp cooler”) for our booth!
HELP NEEDED – Pick a shift throughout the day to staff our booth! Click here to sign up: https://signup.com/go/tTOfUmE

1st Friday Drop-In Coffee Club
2025-06-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Freckleberry Teahouse, 2724 Market Street, Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
Freckleberry Teahouse (coffee too!)
2724 Market Street, Galveston

Seaside Seniors Luncheons - 1st Thursday
2025-06-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Moody Methodist Church, 2803 53rd St, Galveston, TX, 77551, United States
Thursday Luncheons are held at Moody Methodist Church – 53rd & Avenue U, Park in the South Side Parking Lot
Lunches are served at noon. The cost is $8.00 per person.Attendees are welcome to stay after lunch and visit with friends or participate in a board game. Door prizes and desserts are welcome, but not required.
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
1st Thursday Moody Methodist Church – 53rd & Avenue U, Park in the South Side Parking Lot
2nd Thursday Holy Family Parish – 2601 Avenue N . (26th st and Avenue N)
3rd Thursday St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church 1410 41st St. (Corner of 41st and M 1/2)
4th Thursday Grace Episcopal Church (Jinkins Hall), 1115 – 36th St.
5th Thursday First Evangelical Lutheran Church 2415 Winnie
