Krewe of Gambrinus

Krewe of Gambrinus Fireworks are arranged along the parade route to top it all of with a bang!

The Krewe of Gambrinus was formed in 1989 and throws the most AMAZING party for the City of Galveston with their "King Gambrinus Lights Up the Night Parade", held the first Saturday night of Mardi Gras Galveston. The Krewe of Gambrinus, named after the Patron Saint of Brewing (see below), was formed in 1989 with the first "Gambrinus Lights Up the Night", rolling in February 1990. As one of the two

Galveston Super Parades, the Krewe launches 14 Huge Floats, and just as many marching bands, tossing over 600,000 beads and trinkets to over 300,000 screaming spectators. As we mentioned on the entry page, the Krewe of Gambrinus, is a not-for-profit organization, chartered for the support of tourism and underprivileged children in Galveston, Harris, and surrounding counties. Membership - Types of membership include Corporate and individual full or associate memberships. Corporate and full memberships include attendance to all events and a ride(s) on a float in the fabulous Gambrinus Lights up the Night parade along Seawall Boulevard in front of 200,000 of his closest friends. Associate members may attend all of the events and parties , but will not be assigned a space on the Mardi Gras parade floats. The Krewe conducts several gala parties during the year including the Coronation Ball and the Brew Ha Ha. The fabulous parade is conducted the first week-end of the Galveston Mardi Gras celebration.

Tonight’s parade route!!
02/17/2026

Tonight’s parade route!!

The Galveston County Daily News’ “Mardi Gras Unmasked" video series is designed to educate visitors and locals about the...
02/15/2026

The Galveston County Daily News’ “Mardi Gras Unmasked" video series is designed to educate visitors and locals about the people and stories behind Mardi Gras revelry. This 9-part documentary examines the cultural and economic impact of Mardi Gras, its role in strengthening the community, and offers a deeper understanding of why Mardi Gras matters. The video series is available on youtube.com

“Episode 8 – The First Krewes” features the Krewe of Gambrinus and two of Galveston's other "first" krewes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1e9IdkJ6d8

Mardi Gras traditions don’t last by chance — they’re carried forward. This episode focuses on Galveston’s three oldest krewes: the Knights of Momus, Mystic K...

King Gambrinus ###VII Trey Boudreau and Her Royal Highness The Queen, Cindy Bulgier look forward to greeting parade-goer...
02/05/2026

King Gambrinus ###VII Trey Boudreau and Her Royal Highness The Queen, Cindy Bulgier look forward to greeting parade-goers at the KING GAMBRINUS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT PARADE on Saturday evening, February 7th. Don't miss this spectacular event!

Just three more sleeps until we make our grand appearance, floating down the parade route - join us!
02/04/2026

Just three more sleeps until we make our grand appearance, floating down the parade route - join us!

01/31/2026

The Krewe of Gambrinus' theme for the 2025-2026 season is FABLES & FOLKLORE, and the tagline is MAGICAL!

Get ready for the spectacular "KING GAMBRINUS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT PARADE" on Saturday February 7th at 6:00PM! The Krewe ...
01/30/2026

Get ready for the spectacular "KING GAMBRINUS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT PARADE" on Saturday February 7th at 6:00PM! The Krewe of Gambrinus has been putting on a "family-friendly" parade since 1989 ... and NOBODY does it better.

Leading the parade will be Honorary Grand Marshal Chief Doug Balli of the Galveston Police Department. He will be followed by our special parade dignitaries, 2025's King Gambrinus ###VI Wallace Trochesset and his lovely Queen, Her Royal Highness Dianne Donaldson.

The 2026 Gambrinus Royal Float will be a sight not-to-be-missed! Dressed in all of their finery - King Gambrinus ###VII Trey Boudreau and HRH The Queen Cindy Bulgier will sit high above the crowd as they are flanked by members of their Royal Court - Duchess Linda DeBolt & Duke Jeff Tambrella, Duchess Leslye Mlcak & Duke Mike King, Duchess Sherry Gautney & Duke Vincent Duhon, and Duchess Erica McCarty & Duke Fred Koperski.

The parade will feature brightly lighted floats and costumed riders. Each float selected a unique theme to represent our 2026 parade theme - FABLES & FOLKLORE. You will surely recognize many of the characters from YOUR favorite fables, fairy tales, and folklore. There will also be art cars, bands of all kinds, dance teams, floats from other krewes and organizations - and much, much more! The event will truly be MAGICAL!

The parade begins on the Seawall at the Convention Center, travels down the Seawall to the Pleasure Pier, turns down 25th Street and into the historic downtown Strand district, ending at the Railroad Museum. There will be THOUSANDS of beads thrown during the parade - so plan on coming out to watch the KING GAMBRINUS LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT PARADE on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, catch LOTS of beads, enjoy the parade, and have a really great time!

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

It’s Pardi Time and we the Krewe of Gambrinus have the Mardi to kick it off!! Come out and enjoy the parade and say hell...
01/10/2026

It’s Pardi Time and we the Krewe of Gambrinus have the Mardi to kick it off!! Come out and enjoy the parade and say hello to our Honorary Parade Marshall!!
Chief Doug Balli of the Galveston Police Department!!

01/04/2026

Are you a new Krewe? Established Krewe? Looking for a Mardi Gras train for your queen? The Krewe of Gambrinus has 2 for sale! Let me know if you’re interested in one or both and I will send you picture’s!

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