2025 KREWE OF GAMBRINUS KING & QUEEN
Wallace Trochesset was crowned King Gambrinus XXXVI at the Krewe's annual Coronation Ball on February 15th. Wallace joined the Krewe in 2014, is a long time member of the Jesters Circle, and actively volunteers in multiple events and organization every year. He and his wife, Shannon, have been small business owners since 2002.
Dianne Donaldson was crowned HRH The Queen at the February 15th Coronation Ball. Dianne joined the Krewe in 2015, served on the Board of Directors as an Event Director, and is currently a Float Captain. Dianne is married to Past King of Gambrinus, Shane Donaldson.
Click the link on the menu above to go to the Krewe Royalty page for photos of the 2025 Royal Court.
HOSTING A FAMILY FRIENDLY PARADE SINCE 1989
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!
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 2026 parade theme - "Fables & Folklore ... Magical!"
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!