ST. LOUIS — Mardi Gras celebrations begin Friday, culminating in a Fat Tuesday party next week. 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.
The annual event is hosted by the Mardi Gras Foundation and ticket proceeds will go toward community grants to benefit Soulard and Downtown communities, according to the website.
For more information about the Mayor’s Ball and After Party, click here.
Bud Light Grand Parade
Known as the “crown jewel” of the Soulard Mardi Gras season, the Bud Light Grand Parade is set for Saturday, March 1, starting at 11 a.m.
The annual parade begins at Busch Stadium, traveling through the streets of Downtown South and Soulard, and ending at Anheuser-Busch Brewery, according to the event page.
The parade is free, but attendees can purchase all-inclusive packages for the Bud Light Party Tent and the Alumni Experience.
No bottles, cans, coolers or backpacks will be allowed inside, according to city officials. See a list of regulations here.
For more information about the parade, click here.
Mardi Gras in Pagedale
A tent party is planned for Saturday, March 1, at 6744 Page Ave.
Tickets are available for $10 and include live music and activities, according to the event page.
St. Charles
The city of St. Charles is hosting its third annual family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration in Frenchtown Saturday, March 1.
The Parade on Second Street will begin at 11 a.m. at DuSable Park, and will travel south down Second Street. A panel of judges will select a parade float winner for the Best Overall award, and the crowd will be asked to vote for the People’s Choice award via social media, according to a press release.
The Mardi Gras After Party will take place after the parade from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Foundry Art Centre.
The event will feature live music, authentic Mardi Gras food and drinks from local vendors, and entertainment such as stilt walkers, children’s crafts, face painting, fortune telling, and more.
For more information, click here.
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 celebrations aren’t limited to the weekend.
Enjoy a New Orleans-style boozy beverage on Tuesday, March 4 in Tower Grove Park at the Piper Palm House.
STL Barkeep will host the third annual Cocktail Carnival beginning at 4 p.m., with food, drinks and live music by the Saint Boogie Brass Band.
