Organized in 1871, The Knights of Momus is the grandest and oldest Mardi Gras krewe. It supports the social and civic efforts of Galveston’s historic Mardi Gras, the traditional carnival of feasting and merrymaking that precedes the solemn season of Lent.

DUM VIVIMUS VIVAMUS - WHILE WE LIVE, LET US LIVE!

Calendar of Events

Please check the calendar of events for upcoming Mardi Gras events and parade information and registration. 

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

The Knights of Momus welcome the following 2023 duchesses:

Mary Margaret Buzbee
Catherine Rebecca Carl
Reagan Nicole Conner
Elizabeth Marie Donlon
Alessandra Nicoletta Garofalo
Gabriella Sharyn Garofalo
McKenna Kate Grabowski
Sarah Margaret Johnson
Claire Kathlyn Kardesch
Mia Kleberg Larkin

Lillie Grace LeBoeuf

Marie Louise Livanec

Payton Fields Lykes

Kaitlyn Maria McCann

Fendley Anne Russell

Sarah Beth Schmid

Mary Kathryn Smith

Ashton Grace Teichman

Sophie Renee Titterington

Kennedi Alyse Vaughan

Past President Bryan Ritchey


Bryan Ritchey
Past President Bryan Ritchey and wife Michelle announce the 2021 KOM theme: "Midnight in Paris"

King Frivolous CV R. Gary & Mary Peters enjoy dancing at the 2020 Coronation Ball.


2020 Knights of Momus Coronation Ball

The Knights of Momus and Royal Court were treated to fabulous entertainment by the Galveston Ballet.

Galveston Celebrates Mardi Gras

 
2020 Knights of Momus Past Presidents

The Knights Of Momus
A Grand Galveston Tradition!

2018 The Royal Duchesses

Mardi Gras 2020 Court



2020
King Frivolous CV R. Gary Peters and Queen Francis Margaret Kusnerik.



 2020 Momus Coronation Ball Chairs Jason & Hayley Hardcastle




2020
Court of Momus Duchesses


2011
Arabian Knights



Blast from the Past

GM
1994
George Mitchel King Frivolous LXXIX with Queen Julie Marlene Milstein Walter
DM
2000
Doug McLeod King Frivolous LXXXIV with Joan W. McLeod
JW
2002
Jim Ware King Frivolous LXXXIV with Queen Joan Douglas McLeod Kirksey