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Display your love for Soulard and Mardi Gras with our Mardi Flag 3' x 5' To learn more, St. Louis Public Radio spoke with Levi Cullifer, a digitization and cataloging specialist at the Missouri Historical Society. Cullifer is working on a banner exhibit about Soulard Mardi for its 50th anniversary in 2030. Here’s what we found out. 1. Soulard Mardi Gras began as a party 'to chase away the winter blues.' 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 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 Soulard Mardi Gras Origins The Grand Parade Creative Director of Soulard Mardi Gras, Bonita Leiber, has been with the organization since 1986. Leiber reflected on how much smaller the first parades were in the mid 1980’s, with an intimate group of locals walking down one street in the historic Soulard neighborhood. 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 6:45 p.m. Board proclaims decision on 2024 Mardi Gras Season 6:50 p.m. Coronation of new monarch, Rex XII, Jim Reisinger 7:00 p.m. Grand Procession through Soulard, starting at South Broadway Athletic Club 9:00 p.m. Raising of Soulard Mardi Gras flag, 7. th. and Soulard streets (flagpole, east side of 7. th) 12th Night Tradition Get ready for one of the best Mardi Gras parties in the heart of all the action on Saturday, March 1st at Molly's in Soulard. Don't stand out in the cold or wait in long lines for dirty porta-potties, get your ALL-INCLUSIVE ticket to the Mardi Gras Experience at Molly's. This event sells out every He’s been part of Soulard’s Mardi Gras celebration for 35 of its 41 years. About 400,000 people are expected to attend this year’s party. From the Cajun cookoff to the Bacchanalian Ball. ARE YOU A SOULARD RESIDENT? CLICK HERE. 2025 Bud Light Grand Parade Map . There are many ways to get to Mardi Gras, but many times it's best to let someone else take the wheel and drive. You don't even have to force a friend. There are many safe and convenient ways to get here. Buy Soulard Mardi Gras Flag Fleur De Lis St. Louis Mardi Gras Pullover Hoodie: Shop top fashion brands Hoodies at Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY and Returns possible on eligible purchases Each year, the 12th night after Christmas marks the beginning of the Mardi Gras season. The night kicks off with our Board of Directors converging in a cozy corner of Soulard to decide whether to order the commencement of Mardi Gras, while local leaders, politicians and krewes petition with their best performances and bribes of liquid refreshment. Mardi Gras, Inc., a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit organization, is responsible for producing the Mardi Gras . celebration in St. Louis, which celebrates its 46th year in 2025. Soulard’s celebration, which began with a . house party among five friends in search of a theme, is now recognized as one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the world. Soulard Mardi Gras Festival is happening on Monday, Jan 6, 2025 at 5:15pm CST at the venue South Broadway Athletic Club in Saint Louis, MO Best 13 tips for Surviving Mardi Gras in Soulard-St. Louis. Often touted as the 2nd largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans, Mardi Gras in the South St. Louis neighborhood of Soulard is a multi-week celebration culminating with the Grand Parade and adult-themed street festival most people associate with New Orlean’s style Mardi Gras celebrations. 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
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