Donations & Sponsorships

Our  donors and sponsors are invited to join the Krewe of Charleston in bringing the tradition of Mardi Gras to Charleston and supporting our community’s charities.

The Krewe of Charleston was established in 2009 bringing family and friends together to celebrate the merriment of fellowship year-round, with special emphasis placed on Mardi Gras, and to support local charities with the Mardi Gras spirit.

Since then, the Krewe has enjoyed two fully-attended Royal Bal Masques with ornate costumes, incredible music, and all the spirits desired to “let the good times roll.”

The Krewe has also given back through the donation of time, food, beads, and/or additional goodies to numerous local charities including: the Food & Wine Festival, Communities in Schools, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and Save Our Seas.

These efforts would not have been possible without our community, for whose support we are eternally grateful.

Please consider donating to, or sponsoring our efforts by following the “Donate” button below. For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities or general inquiries regarding the Krewe of Charleston, please contact us here or call (843) 437-1519.

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  • Mardi Gras Quotes

    “It was good because I got some beads,”
    “Please, mister! Please, mister!”
    “N'Awlinz: Dis, Dat or d'Udda.”
    "If no tourists came, we'd still have Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is a state of mind." ~ Ed Muniz
    "Being from Louisiana, we understand the beginning of the Mardi Gras season. It's a delightful party." ~ Lester Duhe
    "Mardi Gras is in our soul." ~ Kim Priez

Royal Bal Masque MMXI

King Charles II: Mr. John Marshall McAvoy
Queen of Charleston: Ms. Jenny Sullivan Sanford

The 2011 Grand Ball, Royal Bal Masque MMXI, was held on February 12, 2011 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Charleston Marriott. Over 700 attendees witnessed the formal crowning of our King and Queen, enjoyed the presentation of the 60-person royal court, and danced the night away to the sounds of Rockin' Dopsie & The Zydeko Twisters.

Mardi Gras Comes to Charleston

Established in 2009, the Krewe of Charleston is the only Mardi Gras Krewe on the East Coast and is fast-making Charleston, South Carolina - the next major Mardi Gras destination in the United States.

We hope you will join us in sharing the rich history and tradition of Mardi Gras to the Carolinas and the all states on the Atlantic!

To join the Krewe or purchase tickets to our annual Masquerade Ball, visit our membership and tickets page. Contact us here today or call (843) 437-1519. The Krewe of Charleston is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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