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 luau or a Derby Day Party, volunteering at community outreach opportunities, enjoying a Casino Night party, 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 2027 season with our parade theme - "Famous CIties of the World".
KING GAMBRINUS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT PARADE
This spectacular family-friendly parade highlights the first weekend of Galveston's Mardi Gras season. Join us as we celebrate the season with our 2027 parade theme, "Famous Cities of the World" !
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!
2025-2026 KREWE OFGAMBRINUS ROYAL COURT
King Gambrinus XXXVII Trey Boudreau and HRH Queen Cindy Bulgier are flanked by their Royal Court members Dukes Jeff Tambrella, Mike King, Vincent Duhon (not pictured), Fred Koperski; and Duchesses Linda Debolt, Leslye Mlcak, Sherry Gautney & Erica McCarty.