Mardi Gras Galveston Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade

05/01/2024

Sip, savor, and SAVE up to 25%! 🎉🍇 Purchase your discount tickets before prices increase. Hotel Packages and Individual tickets available!! 🎟️👉 https://galvestonislandwinefestival.com/tickets/

NEW for 2024! ✨ Seven on Seven and Bourbon Dinner receive an upgrade. Plus, new events take the schedule: Billiards and Beer, Restorative Yoga, and Regular Guy Wine Seminar. Chef David Cordúa RETURNS!

02/03/2024

Congratulations to our Umbrella Winners! 🎉🎉🎉

Best Blast from the Past - Bob Ross & The Bobettes
Largest Group - Naked Iguna Brewery
Best Ocean Theme - Poseidon Crew
Hot Topics - Pardi Gras Legends
Wildest Umbrella - Gleauxbe Trotters

Thank you all for your participation and creativity!!!

02/01/2024

Updated Judging Numbers!

Thank you to all who registered! We have 1.3k+ participants this year, and 137 groups total.

02/01/2024

Brigaders! We are looking forward to having you tomorrow! 😍 Updated Judging Numbers will be posted later today.

PLEASE NOTE: Those who register today or tomorrow will probably not receive a judging number due to time constraints. If you would like one, please email Sofia, [email protected].

01/26/2024

📣 Calling all 2024 Participants!! Please see the images here. They are a comprehensive guide on your participation.

📧 Please direct questions to Sofia, [email protected]

🤩 Next Friday can't come soon enough!

01/25/2024

Congratulations to Gabby Veitch! 🎉☂️ Her umbrella has won the 13th Annual Umbrella Decorating Contest. She will be leading the brigade on February 2nd and be featured in the Bryan Museum! 🤩

Brigaders, be sure to check your email and our page tomorrow for day-of information!

01/22/2024

☂️ Umbrella Decorating Contest! ☂️
🗳️ Vote for your favorite Umbrella by liking or hearting their picture!
🏆 Most votes by Thursday, January 25th at 3pm will LEAD the Umbrella Brigade and be featured in the Bryan Museum!

Get your tickets to see this World Famous parade! https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/tickets/

01/19/2024

Don't miss your chance to LEAD the Brigade! ☂️ Turn in your Decorating Contest Submissions by 3pm TODAY. Check out last year's winner, Diana Miller, leading the brigade!

01/19/2024

📣 LAST CALL! Email a photo of your Umbrella and your Entry form to [email protected] to submit for the Decorating Contest. MUST submit by 3pm today.

01/18/2024

Decorate your umbrella with the Galveston County Daily News ! ☂️💚🤩 Purchase your tickets for their Umbrella Decorating Party. 🥳 👉 Galvtickets.com/events/mardi-gras-umbrella-decorating

01/16/2024

Join our sponsors Galveston County Daily News and decorate your Umbrella at Clay Cup Studios! 💜💛💚

Grab your friends and join the tradition of decorating your umbrella.

https://galvtickets.com/events/mardi-gras-umbrella-decorating

01/15/2024

Your guide to planning your Mardi Gras! Galveston parade experiences.

01/15/2024

Show off your Umbrella for our contest! 🤩Accepting submissions until January 19.

Now accepting photo submissions for the 13th Annual Umbrella Decorating Contest! 📸☂️

💛 Submit a photo of your decorated umbrella AND your Entry Release form by Friday, January 19 at 3pm.
💚 Entries will be posted to the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade page on Monday, January 22.
💜 The Umbrella with the most likes by Thursday, January 25th at 3pm will WIN the contest!
🏆 Winner will lead the Umbrella Brigade AND their Umbrella will be featured in the Bryan Museum!

📝 Entry Release Form and Guidelines: https://bit.ly/3S0WRQp
📧 Email submissions to Sofia: [email protected]

Not decorating an umbrella? Watch the Brigade! Get tickets: https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/tickets/

01/06/2024

Get a head start on your Umbrella with Galveston Arts Center's Umbrella Decorating Party! ☂️✨

👉 Click here to register: https://www.galvestonartscenter.org/umbrella-decorating-party

01/05/2024

Mardi Gras is fast approaching! 😍 Check out this calendar for dates pertaining to the Umbrella Brigade.

🧐 Have you registered yet? https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/umbrella-brigade-registration/

🧑‍🎨 Umbrella Decorating Contest Info:https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Umbrella-Decorating-Guidelines-%5E0-Entry-Form-2024.pdf

11/29/2023

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10/26/2023

🥳🥳🥳 Brigaders! Get ready for February 2, 2024!!!

It's time to get FUNKY! Umbrella Brigade Registrations are LIVE!!! 🎊☂️ This is your chance to participate in a Mardi Gras parade completely FREE of charge. Including your entrance into the gates!

Plus, you could potentially win balcony party tickets by being the best in our NEW judging categories:
💜 Largest Group
🌊 Best Ocean Theme
🔥 Hot Topics
🎩 Best Blast from the Past
😱 Wildest Umbrella
(Check yes ✅ for "Day-of Judging" when you register to be considered for these categories)

👉 Register here: https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/umbrella-brigade-registration/

02/16/2023

Congratulations to the Gleauxb Trotters! This is their first year doing the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, and they really blew us out of the water. We would like to recognize them as our Most Creative contestants!!! 🎉💜

We hope you join us for the second weekend of Mardi Gras! It's sure to be a blast! https://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/tickets-2023/

02/14/2023

Thanks for participating in this fun-filled, unforgettable Friday! So much creativity all across the board. Check out some of photos of the umbrellas below. We sincerely hope you join us for next year's Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade! ☂️✨💚

02/11/2023

Congratulations to our group contest winners, Parton The Interruptions! The judges LOVE Dolly Parton & the group energy. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

02/10/2023

Folks! Looking forward to having y'all today! Here are the judging numbers.

PLEASE NOTE: Last minute registrations may not receive a judging number due to time constraints.

02/08/2023

Brigaders! We're so excited to have you on Friday. We've been getting some questions about other items you can bring.

Please review this list of prohibited items for the gated Entertainment District:
🔹No Cans
🔹No Alcohol (alcohol is sold at the festival)
🔹No Food or beverages, except for 2 factory-sealed water bottles up to 1 liter each
🔹No Silly String
🔹No Strollers After Dark
🔹No Glass Containers/Bottles
🔹No Coolers
🔹No Skateboards
🔹No Roller Blades
🔹No Bicycles
🔹No Scooters
🔹No Backpacks
🔹No Weapons (except legally permitted fi****ms)
🔹No Fireworks or explosives
🔹No Large chains or spike jewelry
🔹No Pets (except service dogs)
🔹No Outdoor/Indoor Furniture
🔹No Professional still camera equipment. No detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial use rigs
🔹No Professional video equipment.
🔹No Illegal vending is permitted. No unauthorized/unlicensed vendors allowed.
🔹No Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, give-aways etc…

02/07/2023

For those of you that have signed up for the judging portion, here is your judging number.

Rules: Those participating in the judging during the Umbrella Brigade will need to have at least ONE umbrella display your assigned judging number on top of the umbrella. Numbers must be at least 8.5in. x 11in., the size of a piece of letter paper. NUMBERS MUST BE LARGE AND VISIBLE. You will no longer be required to check in to redeem a number on a stick to carry throughout the brigade.

02/07/2023

Get ready to parade! 🎉☂️

Below is all the information you'll need for your participation in the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade. See you this Friday! 😍✨