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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. 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 — 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 Pardi after the Mardi! 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Welcome to Soulard Mardi Gras! Home of the Bud Light Grand Parade, Purina Pet Parade, and much more. March 1, 2025. 1822 South Broadway . 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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 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. Sunday, February 23, 2025 Registration: 10:00 am // Parade: 1:00 pm // FREE Concert at the Bud Light Concert Stage: 3:30 pm Begins at 12th and Allen. The Soulard Mardi Gras, one of the region’s favorite annual traditions, kicks into gear on Saturday, March 1, with the Grand Parade, party tents and other fun and exciting festivities. Metro Transit makes it easy to let the good times roll while avoiding crowded and closed streets, and difficult and limited parking. Here are some [] To remain a welcoming site while balancing those challenges, we offer the following schedule for 2025: Saturday, March 1 Cathedral open 9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. No Vigil Mass Sunday, March 2 Cathedral open as usual for Masses at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Cathedral closed to visitors at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 3 (Lundi Gras) WAVELAND: Krewe of Nereids Parade, 10 a.m. (postponed from 2/22 due to weather, will feature new route that will be posted shortly) Saturday, March 8. BAY ST. LOUIS: Krewe of PAWseidon Parade Rally your krew today and let the good times roll at the Mardi Gras Soulard celebration! Bud Light Party Tent. Saturday, March 1, 2025: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Bud Light Party Centre & Activation Tent (Soulard Market Park & Plaza - 8th & Lafayette) Get ready for the ultimate Mardi Gras party in the Bud Light Party Tent! 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. 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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