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The Mayor’s Ball, which ALIVE Magazine and the Riverfront Times have called the “social event of the season,” is a must-attend gala that combines the elegance of the setting with the striking visuals of Mardi Gras. It features fine cuisine, cocktails, dancing, and entertainment ranging from traditional to spectacular including: The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball is on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 7:00 PM to midnight at the iconic Anheuser-Busch Tour Center (1200 Lynch Street). Hailed by ALIVE Magazine and the Riverfront Times as the “social event of the season,” this elegant gala blends the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras with sophistication and charm. This charitable event is hosted by the Mardi Gras Foundation, and the proceeds go to create community grants that have shown demonstrable benefits to the Soulard and Downtown communities since 2003. Reserve a Queen's Round Table for 10! Two (2) tickets to the Mayor's Reception prior to the Ball; Brand marketing on stage and throughout the venue 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 annual event is hosted by the Mardi Gras Foundation and ticket proceeds will go toward community 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 The 46th Mardi Gras weekend kicks off in St. Louis with the Mayor’s Ball, followed by the Bud Light Grand Parade, and concludes with outdoor sales and events in the Soulard neighborhood. Considered the social event of the season, the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball combines elegance and exuberance. The must-attend gala features fine cuisine, craft cocktails, entertainment and dancing, and it usually culminates in a packed dance floor of blissful revelers moving to the music in alluring gowns and modish tuxedos. 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 ST. LOUIS – A big change is set to come for the upcoming 2025 Mardi Gras celebration. The Mardi Gras Foundation announced that the upcoming Mayor’s Ball is moving to the Anheuser-Busch LOUIS — In celebration of Mardi Gras set for next Tuesday, many events are taking place this weekend around the St. Louis area. Mayor's Ball Called the “social event of the season,” the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball will take place Friday, Feb. 9, at The Midway at Union Station beginning at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy fine cuisine, cocktails Friday night, Anheuser-Busch and the St. Louis Mardi Gras Foundation pulled out all the stops for Mayor Tishaura Jones with their presentation of her 2025 Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball. 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.” 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. 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. 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! The St. Louis Aquarium was open for complimentary walk-throughs during the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball at Union Station in downtown, St. Louis, Missouri, Fri., Feb. 9, 2024. Over 200 years later, Mardi Gras in St. Louis' Soulard neighborhood began in 1979 with a house party among five friends searching for a theme, according to Mardi Gras, Inc., the organization The Mayor’s Ball is an annual gala around Mardi Gras with fine cuisine, cocktails, dancing, and entertainment. This year, the event featured music from the Playadors and Red and Black Brass Band, pancake art by The Joy of Pancakes, body art from Glitter Bar STL, Sketch Artists, and Megalux 360 Photobooth. The 2025 St. Louis Mardi Gras presents the Mayor's Mardi Gras Ball which will be held in the Anheuser-Busch Tour Center (1200 Lynch Street). This "must-attend gala" will feature dinner, drinks, entertainment, dancing and more. 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.
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