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 Saturday, March 1, 2025 Parade Starts: 11:00 am This event is the crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season and the biggest parade outside of the Big Easy 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. 12th Night Fords Gin Scavenger Hunt Cajun Cook-Off Run For Your Beads 5K Verizon Taste of Soulard Purina Pet Parade Tito’s Vodka Wiener Dog Derby Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball Bud Light Grand Parade Bud Light Party Tent Carnival Tent Sunset Hills Subaru Blues Alumni Experience Underdog Party Zone BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery 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. The Mardi Gras main event, the Grand Parade, starts at 11 a.m. 10:44 AM CST February 27, 2025 The Blues Alumni Experience promises the chance to "rub elbows with Blues legends at St. Louis The 2025 St. Louis Mardi Gras Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the historic Soulard neighborhood. The parade begins at 11:00 AM, starting near Busch Stadium and winding through downtown and Soulard, eventually reaching the iconic Anheuser-Busch Brewery. This event is the highlight of the St. Louis Mardi Gras season and Granite City Mardi Gras Parade. The Granite City Mardi Gras event begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1 at 29th & State Street. Organizers say it will “bring Bourbon Street to you!” Enjoy live music, kids activities and shop local vendors. The Parade is followed by an after party in Civic Park at 2 p.m. Cocktail Carnival. Mardi Gras Purina Pet Parade (February 23, 2025) The Purina Pet Parade is a much-loved highlight of the St. Louis Mardi Gras celebrations. The Purina Pet Parade, part of St. Louis Mardi Gras, begins at 1 pm from 12th Street and Allen Avenue, with on-site registration starting at 10 am. The $10 registration fee goes to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary. However the main events kick off the weekend before, from Saturday February 22nd, 2025. St. Louis Mardi Gras Parade. Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 11am – The biggest Mardi Gras parade in the US after New Orleans begins at Busch Stadium and passes through the streets of Downtown South and Soulard to end with a big bash at Anheuser-Busch Head to Sports & Social St. Louis for the official Carnival Tent after party. Show your ticket at the door to receive a complimentary drink. Sunset Hills Subaru Blues Alumni Experience. Saturday, March 1, 2025: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Lift For Life Academy High School Parking Lot on 7th (the Parade route)- enter from Geyer @ South Broadway Mardi gras 2025 st louis – Mardi Gras 2025 St. Louis promises to be a spectacular event, a vibrant explosion of color, music, and joy! Picture this: the streets of St. Louis transformed into a dazzling spectacle of floats, parades, and jubilant revelers. 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. Here is a list of your 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast. If you don’t see your parade listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com and we will add it to the lineup. Jan. 4 2 pm — King’s Parade, Main Street, Moss Point Jan. 25 1:30 pm — Krewe of Waggus Mardi Gras Pet Pawrade, Pass Christian 12 PM | Pass Christian - St. Paul Carnival Parade 1 PM | Gulfport - Second Street Social Club Parade 1:30 PM | D'Iberville - North Bay Mardi Gras Association Parade. Monday, March 3 5:30 PM | Bay St. Louis - Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade. Tuesday, March 4, Mardi Gras 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. Mardi gras 2025 st louis – Mardi Gras 2025 St. Louis promises to be a spectacular event, a vibrant explosion of color, music, and joy! Picture this: the streets of St. Louis transformed into a dazzling spectacle of floats, parades, and jubilant revelers. BAY ST. LOUIS: Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade, 5:30 p.m. Bay St. Louis Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade Route for 2025 (WLOX) Tuesday, March 4 - Mardi Gras. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of Real People Parade, 1 p.m. The Krewe of Real People Next Generation Parade Route for 2023 (WLOX) BILOXI: Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Mardi gras st louis 2025 – Mardi Gras St. Louis 2025 promises a vibrant spectacle, building upon the city’s rich history of festive celebrations. Expect a significant expansion in scale and scope compared to previous years, with parades, parties, and cultural events planned across various locations. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Southeast Mississippi. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Mississippi roll well ahead of the holiday. Here is
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