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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. 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 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 The 46th Mardi Gras season in Soulard officially kicks off on Monday with the annual 12th Night celebration. Soulard’s signature events, 12 between 12th Night and Fat Tuesday, generate more than $20 million annually for the St. Louis regional economy and make St. Louis one of the largest Mardi Gras outposts in the world. New in 2025: 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 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. 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. 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 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. Mardi Gras STL 2025 isn’t just a spectacle; it’s a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of community involvement. The success of this incredible celebration hinges on the enthusiastic participation of countless individuals and organizations, each contributing their unique talents and energy to create an unforgettable experience. Welcome to Soulard Mardi Gras! Home of the Bud Light Grand Parade, Purina Pet Parade, and much more. Saturday, March 1, 2025 Parade Starts: 11:00 am . 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 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 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 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 Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule . Tuesday Mar 4 2025 Mardi Gras . 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 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 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)
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