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St. Louis’ Mardi Gras attendance peaked around 500,000 people in 1999, he said, and that was across all of the Mardi Gras events, which start with 12th Night on Jan. 6 and end on Fat Tuesday. 4. You shouldn’t pick up beads off the ground and wear them. Once beads “hit the ground, they're considered dead and bad luck,” Cullifer said. Boasting one of the best year-round patios in St. Louis, Molly’s in Soulard is the perfect stop on your Mardi Gras journey. The adventurous eaters in your group will gravitate toward dishes such as Molly’s famous alligator Rangoon, Cajun-fried deviled eggs and the cochon de lait sandwich made with Creole-style pulled pork, pickled red Mardi Gras is a big deal in St. Louis – our French connection runs deeper than just the street names. Get ready for a weekend full of celebrations, from parades to parties, all filled with plenty of food and drink. It all leads up to Fat Tuesday on March 4 – here are 10 spots hosting celebrations in and around St. Louis. Bradley, who has been involved with Soulard Mardi Gras for 22 years, said this claim may have started as long ago as the 1990s, just a decade or so after the first Mardi Gras in St. Louis. ST. LOUIS – The month of March starts with a Mardi-Party for St. Louis! Thousands gathered Saturday to celebrate the return of the city’s annual Mardi Gras parade. Branded as the Bud Light Mardi Gras Season Starts Here! Jan. 6. BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery. JAN 18. February Fords Gin Scavenger Hunt. FEB. 8. Cajun Cook-Off. FEB. 15. Run For Your Beads 5K. FEB. 22. Verizon Taste of Soulard. FEB. 22-23. Purina Pet Parade. FEB. 23. Tito’s Vodka Wiener Dog Derby. FEB. 23. Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball. FEB. 28 Friday night’s ball was a reminder of why St. Louis has a reputation as one of the best places in the nation to celebrate Mardi Gras – right up there with New Orleans aka “The Big Easy.” Why St. Louis is a great place for Mardi Gras. While New Orleans might have the most famous Mardi Gras, St. Louis has one of the biggest celebrations outside of Louisiana. The heart of the party is in Soulard, the city’s historic French neighborhood, where the celebration begins weeks before Fat Tuesday. The cozy rooms are decorated with eclectic-chic décor, and there is also a rooftop pool and lounge – the perfect want to end a day celebrating Mardi Gras in St. Louis! History of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras traces its roots back to the ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia, which were traditionally held in December and February. Mardi Gras celebration in St. Louis began with four friends who wanted something to do after a snowstorm in 1980 ; The Grand Parade was only a Soulard neighborhood event that grew in the 1990s due to unseasonably warm weather; In 1999, nonprofits Mardi Gras, Inc., and the Mardi Gras Foundation were formed to run and organize the parade and Get ready for the ultimate Mardi Gras party in the Bud Light Party Tent! With 8 hours of beer, beats, and booze, this is the place to be. Country star Mitchell Tenpenny is taking the stage with his #1 hits like “Drunk Me,” “Truth About You,” and “At The End of a Bar.” The first Mardi Gras celebration in St. Louis dates back to 1857. Since St. Louis was founded by French settlers in the late 18th century, the city has maintained its strong French-Catholic roots. The most popular Mardi Gras celebrations take place in another French-settled place, New Orleans, so it is no surprise that the tradition took hold The 2025 Mardi Gras Grand Parade will be held in Soulard on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This large neighborhood festival requires multiple street closures to ensure the safety of the residents and visitors. The 2025 St. Louis Mardi Gras present the largest Mardi Gras parade outside the City of New Orleans, the Bud Light Grand Parade. The parade begins at Busch Stadium at 11am and runs south on Broadway through Soulard to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Over 10,000,000 strands of beads will be thrown from nearly 100 floats along the parade route. Get ready to join the fun and support a great cause with our Mardi Gras Ball 2025 Raffle! With exciting cash prizes, milestone rewards for the houses, and the thrill of competition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the details below to see how you can participate, win big, and help your favorite house come out on top! Grab your krewe and get jazzy at Ballpark Village following the Soulard Bud Light Grand Parade & Celebration on Saturday, March 1st. Featuring LIVE music ALL DAY - rock out with Danger Party and DJs in every venue to get the pardi going. Evelyne Konedeng shops for beads, for her first St. Louis Mardi Gras, at the Soulard Market Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in St. Louis. The St. Louis Mardi Gras celebration is in it’s 25th year. Tens of thousands came out to see the Mardi Gras festivities. One of the highlights of the St. Louis Mardi Gras is the Grand Parade, which features colorful floats, marching bands, dance groups, an Big Daddy's Soulard Mardi Gras All Inclusive Package: Let the good times roll!Live it up at Big Daddy's Soulard Mardi Gras party with our all-inclusive package! Enjoy delicious food, drinks, live music, and more in the heart of the action. Don't miss this chance to experience the best of St. Louis Mardi Gras!Package includes:Open bar with select beers, wines, and cocktailsAll-you-can-eat The Soulard Mardi Gras, one of the region’s favorite annual traditions, kicks into gear on Saturday, March 1, with the Grand Parade, party tents and other fun and exciting festivities. Metro Transit makes it easy to let the good times roll while avoiding crowded and closed streets, and difficult and limited parking.
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