Soulard Mardi Gras 2027 in St. Louis runs from 12th Night on Wed, Jan 6 to Fat Tuesday, Feb 9, with the Bud Light Grand Parade on Saturday, Feb 6, 2027. The 2027 theme is “Mardi Gras Around the World”. Read on stlmardigras.org on 2026-10-20.
2027 calendar
| Date (2027) | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 6 | 12th Night |
| Sat, Jan 9 | BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery |
| Sat, Jan 16 | Scavenger Hunt |
| Sat, Jan 23 | Cajun Cook-Off |
| Sat, Jan 30 | S2 Run For Your Beads 5K |
| Sat, Jan 30 to Sun, Jan 31 | Taste of Soulard |
| Sun, Jan 31 | Purina Pet Parade and Wiener Dog Derby |
| Fri, Feb 5 | Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball |
| Sat, Feb 6 | Bud Light Grand Parade, Bud Light Party Tent, Blues Alumni Experience, Party Zone |
| Tue, Feb 9 | Fat Tuesday |
Dates are from the organizers’ 2027 calendar of events. Times, places and prices are on each event’s own page once posted.
12th Night, Jan 6
The season opens at 5 p.m. at the South Broadway Athletic Club, 2301 S. 7th Street. Krewes make presentations the organizers describe as “theatrical to ridiculous”, the board proclaims another season, the official Mardi Gras flag goes up, and the crowd marches through Soulard.
The Grand Parade, Feb 6
The Bud Light Grand Parade is the centerpiece of the 48th season. Its 2027 start time, route, ticketed party areas and age rules were not posted yet. We check weekly and will add them here.
Still unconfirmed
- Grand Parade start time and route.
- Ticket prices and age rules for the Party Tent and Party Zone.
- Parking, shuttles and street closures in Soulard.
- Times and places for the Pet Parade, Wiener Dog Derby, Taste of Soulard and Cajun Cook-Off.
Not yet announced here. We check the Soulard Mardi Gras pages weekly and update this guide when anything changes.
Frequently asked questions
When is Soulard Mardi Gras 2027?
The season runs from 12th Night on Wed, Jan 6, 2027 to Fat Tuesday, Feb 9, 2027. The Bud Light Grand Parade is Saturday, Feb 6, 2027.
What is the 2027 theme?
Mardi Gras Around the World, celebrating carnival traditions from Venice’s masquerades to Rio de Janeiro’s samba, according to the organizers. 2027 is the 48th Soulard Mardi Gras season.
When and where is 12th Night?
Wed, Jan 6, 2027 at 5 p.m. at the South Broadway Athletic Club, 2301 S. 7th Street. Krewes make presentations, the season is proclaimed and the Mardi Gras flag is raised before the crowd marches through Soulard.
What time does the Grand Parade start, and what is the route?
Not yet announced. The organizers had not posted the 2027 start time, route, ticketed areas or age rules when we checked on Oct 20, 2026.
Which events are best for families?
Going by the calendar, the daytime BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery (Jan 9), the Purina Pet Parade and the Wiener Dog Derby (Jan 31) are the family-style events. Check each event’s page for times and any age rules before you go.
Sources
- Soulard Mardi Gras, checked 2026-10-20
- Soulard Mardi Gras 2027 calendar of events, checked 2026-10-20
- Soulard Mardi Gras, 12th Night, checked 2026-10-20
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Straight-line distance from the centre of St. Louis, not driving miles. Events within 40 miles, places within 25. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
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