The Grand Order of the Brush exists to keep the spirit of Charro Days alive in Brownsville. Since 1938, our Posse has used humor, pageantry, and the occasional friendly arrest to invite the whole community to participate in celebrating our shared borderland heritage with our neighbors in Matamoros.

While we may carry badges and a traveling jail, our true mission is service. All fines and fundraising efforts benefit the Brownsville Historical Association, supporting preservation of our city’s history and community programs that strengthen Brownsville. We believe traditions should be experienced, festivals should unite generations, and a little laughter helps keep history alive.

Our values are simple: community pride, goodwill, volunteerism, and a healthy sense of humor. We welcome anyone who loves Brownsville and wants to help ensure Charro Days remains something you don’t just watch — you become part of.

Through decades of Charro Days celebrations, the Grand Order of the Brush has helped turn a festival into a community tradition. Each season our deputies patrol parades, businesses, and public events inviting citizens to join the fun — and through our “citations” and fundraisers we have raised tens of thousands of dollars in support of local historical preservation and cultural activities.

We regularly participate in parades, school visits, Sombrero Festival events, and civic gatherings, sharing the story and customs of Charro Days with new generations and visitors alike. Our goal has always been participation: getting people involved, smiling, and connected to the history around them.

From rolling our traveling jail through downtown to welcoming guests from across the region, we are proud to play a small but memorable role in Charro Days Fiesta, Brownsville’s most enduring celebration — and we look forward to continuing the tradition for many years to come.