Who we are

About

A Galveston Island Mardi Gras krewe with Louisiana roots, a chicken on our crest, and a charitable mission in our pot.

Est. 2017

Our Story

Da Krewe du Roux was founded in 2017 to bring the original spirit, festivities, and traditions of Mardi Gras to the city of Galveston, Texas. What started as a handful of friends with Louisiana roots has grown into a krewe of more than 80 members who throw the Island’s most spirited Carnival events.

A roux is the base of every great gumbo — flour and fat, patience and care. It’s where everything good begins. That’s how we see our krewe: the base from which community, celebration, and charity all grow. Every bead we throw and ticket we sell stirs the pot for the causes we serve.

We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds from every event benefit El Mina Shriners of Galveston and The Ronald McDonald House — over $120,000 donated since our founding.

“We’re a poor man’s Mardi Gras Krewe.”
— Danielle Guidry, Founder
Our values & actions

How we make Carnival count

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Host the events

The Pub Crawl, the Chicken Run, and more — fun, Mardi Gras–themed gatherings rooted in Louisiana tradition.

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Rally the community

Sponsors and attendees come together to fill the pot and fund our charitable pledges.

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Give it back

Proceeds go to El Mina Shriners of Galveston and The Ronald McDonald House.

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Season after season

The Krewe Timeline

From a first pot of gumbo to six figures in giving. Add milestones under Timeline in the dashboard.

See This Season’s Events

2017 — The first roux

Da Krewe du Roux is founded in Galveston, TX to bring real Mardi Gras spirit to the Island.

2018 — First Pub Crawl

Our signature event rolls for the first time, with costumes, beads, and stops across the Island.

2019 — The Chicken Run hatches

Our take on the Courir de Mardi Gras becomes a krewe tradition — and puts the bird on our crest.

2021 — 501(c)(3) growth

Membership grows past 50 and charitable giving accelerates through the pandemic recovery.

2024 — $100,000 milestone

Total donations to El Mina Shriners and The Ronald McDonald House pass six figures.

Today — 80+ strong

More than 80 members, $120,000+ donated, and the best seasons still ahead.

Meet the krewe

Krewe Leadership

The folks who keep the pot stirred. Add members under Team in the dashboard.

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Danielle Guidry

Founder
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Krewe Captain

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Board Member

Treasurer
BM

Board Member

Secretary
Where the pot goes

The Charities We Support

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El Mina Shriners of Galveston

Supporting the Shriners’ mission of caring for children and the Galveston community, including transportation to Shriners Children’s hospitals.

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The Ronald McDonald House

Keeping families close to their hospitalized children with a home away from home during medical care.