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 Welcome to Soulard Mardi Gras! Home of the Bud Light Grand Parade, Purina Pet Parade, and much more. 2025 calendar of events. January. Jan. 6 / 12th Night. Saturday, March 1, 2025 Parade Starts: 11:00 am . Soulard Neighborhood. The Mardi Gras After Pardi is free to the public, ticket is not required for entry. Plan your trip for Mardi Gras in St. Louis, the nation’s second largest celebration. February 17, 2025 5 Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend | February 20 to 23. 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. ST. LOUIS — Soulard's biggest party of the year is back this weekend. The Mardi Gras main event, the Grand Parade, starts at 11 a.m. Here's everything you need to know if you are heading to The Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis is one of the largest and most vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States, second only to New Orleans. The 2025 season promises weeks of lively parades, unique themed events, pet-friendly gatherings, and plenty of food and drink, drawing thousands to St. Louis’s historic Soulard neighborhood. From Soulard to Granite City, here’s where you can join the party in the St. Louis area. Mayor's Ball. The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball will take place Friday, Feb. 28, at Anheuser-Busch Tour Center beginning at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy fine cuisine, cocktails, dancing, and entertainment by artists including St. Louis legend Murphy Lee. 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. Feb. 28: Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball 7 p.m. to midnight at Anheuser-Busch Tour Center Deemed the “social event of the season” with cuisines, cocktails, dancing, and live entertainment Head to PBR St. Louis for the official Bud Light Party Tent after party. Show your ticket at the door to receive a complimentary drink. Carnival Tent. Saturday, March 1, 2025: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm 1822 South Broadway. Carnival STL is back and it’s going to be one for the books. FISHER is headlining and we've got everything you need for an St Louis Mardi Gras 2025. St.Louis Mardi Gras (Soulard Mardi Gras) is the second largest Mardi Gras festival in the United States. If you plan on visiting, book your hotel as the Mardi Gras is one of the most popular events in the city. Downtown St Louis hotels sell out well in advance. Never before seen in St. Louis! the #1 dj in the world JOHN SUMMIT is coming to Mardi Gras St. Louis at the PLAYR1 Tent | Social Bar and Grill Soulard. Parade Name Date Start Time Route Summary; Krewe of Orpheus Parade: February 15, 2025: 12:00 PM: Beginning at the intersection of Grand and Broadway, the parade will proceed south on Grand Boulevard, turning west onto Market Street before concluding near the Gateway Arch. Expect a vibrant display of floats, costumes, and music, reflecting the Krewe’s legendary flair. Welcome to Soulard Mardi Gras! Home of the Bud Light Grand Parade, Purina Pet Parade, and much more. Sunday, February 23, 2025 Registration: 10:00 am // Parade: 1 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. Each year our team works hard to throw the best Mardi Gras Party and every year it gets bigger and better! This year in addition to the Taytro’s Mardi Gras Party we are thrilled to be adding the Inaugural Twin City Mardi Gras Parade! Schedule of Events: Friday 2/28/25 : 7pm-10pm Taytros Mardi Gras 2025 St. Louis: Event Schedule (Partial) Date: Time: Event Name: Location: February 21, 2025: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Krewe of Orpheus Parade (Preliminary) Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras 1 PM | Bay St. Louis - Krewe of Real People 1 PM | Biloxi - Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade *The Biloxi GCCA Parade route has been changed from previous years. You can view the new parade route here. Saturday, March 8 11 AM | Bay St. Louis - Krewe of PAWseidon. Visit our web page, Mardi Gras, for 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
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