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, volunteering at community outreach opportunities, 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! 

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 catch some of the thousands ot beads that are thrown on parade day! 

​HOSTING A FAMILY FRIENDLY PARADE SINCE 1989

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 the season with our 2025 parade theme - "Famous Couples - Better Together".

Looking for information about our 2025 Commemorative Parade Theme Poster Design Contest? Go to the Forms & Downloads page by clicking the link above.