MEMBERSHIP, SERVICE, FRIENDSHIP & FUN! The Krewe of Gambrinus throws the most AMAZING party for the City of Galveston. The Krewe always remains true to the Mardi Gras spirit of Friendship, Fellowship, Community Service, and most of all ... FUN! Come join us and experience Mardi Gras all year long as we celebrate with our 2025 parade theme, "Famous Couples". |
GAMBRINUS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT PARADE This spectacular family-friendly parade highlights the first weekend of Galveston's Mardi Gras season. Incredible theme-based costumes accent brightly lit world-class floats that bring joy and laughter to well over 300,000 spectators on a typical carnival weekend. Come join the fun and frivolity and catch some of the thousands of beads thrown on parade day! |
EVENTS Our Gambrinus "Family" enjoys the incredible friendships we make at our multiple events throughout the year. Whether taking part in more casual events like a BBQ or witnessing the beauty and pageantry of our Coronation Ball ... it all leads up to our headline event - our incredible Gambrinus Lights Up the Night parade! |
JOIN IN THE FUN! Experience everything Mardi Gras has to offer - by experiencing everything that Gambrinus has to offer! Every member has the choice to get involved as much or as as little as they choose ... but beware! Once you experience the fun and friendship of Gambrinus, it is hard not to want to be a part of the production! |
OUR MISSION The Krewe of Gambrinus is chartered to support commerce and tourism for the City of Galveston. This nonprofit and nonpolitical corporation is formed and exists only for educational, cultural, charitable, patriotic, historical, social and civic purposes for the benefit of the community. The Krewe of Gambrinus is an all-volunteer organization with active year-round charitable and social events. Community outreach events include visiting hospitals, schools, assited living and nursing homes, and working with the City of Galveston to put on a spectacular parade with incredible floats! | TRADITION The formality of Mardi Gras is mysterious, elegant and over-the-top. Many of the traditions that began in the 1700’s remain alive and well today, including that of Krewe Royalty. Finding “the baby” in the King’s cakes, grandstand toasts, lavish gowns, capes, sparkles, glitter, feathers, and elaborate pageantry are just some the traditions that remain an integral part of the Mardi Gras experience today! | SPONSORSHIPS Gambrinus' Mardi Gras events and floats are special and magical! They are visual spectacles and incredible entertainment vehicles that can link your company's name to a joyous event while also being present in videos, pictures, and parade stories years later. Contact us to see how your company or organization can share in the joy that is Gambrinus Mardi Gras! Individual, and corporate sponsorship packages are available to promote your brand name, product and/or services as a partner to the community. |