St. Louis’ Mardi Gras season builds to a Saturday Grand Parade from Downtown through Soulard. Dates, prices and rules below come from the organizer’s own pages, read on 2026-10-30.
Next dates: Saturday, February 6, 2027. Posted by the organizer. Organizer’s page Add to Google Calendar
At a Glance
- WhereBud Light Grand Parade route: from near Busch Stadium through Downtown South and Soulard to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, St. Louis
- Usual TimingPre-Lenten carnival season; the Grand Parade is on a Saturday in February (2027: Feb 6). Past-edition dates not stated on pages read (https://stlmardigras.org/).
- Price As StatedGrand Parade: 'Free Admission' (https://stlmardigras.org/events/bud-light-grand-parade). Party Tent drink strip: 7-DRINK TICKET STRIP = $49.
- OrganizerOfficial website · https://stlmardigras.org/contact-us (not read)
What the Organizer Says
- The 2027 Bud Light Grand Parade is themed 'Mardi Gras Around the World' and is the crown jewel of the 48th Mardi Gras season in Soulard. Source
- The parade starts at 11:00 AM and the page says admission is free. Source
- Designated entry points are 13th & Russell, 9th & Ann, and Lafayette & Tucker; rideshare drop-off points are listed. Source
- Season events include the Wiener Dog Derby (billed as the nation's longest-running), Purina Pet Parade, Taste of Soulard and Fat Tuesday. Source
Not Confirmed
The organizer’s pages did not state: Past-edition dates; Parking; Full 2027 event schedule/tickets ('information on events and tickets in September' – not yet seen); Pet rules for the parade. Check the official site before you go.
Questions
When is the next Soulard Mardi Gras?
The box at the top of this page shows the next dates only when the organizer has posted them. If it says not confirmed, the dates are not out yet; we update the page when they are.
How much does it cost?
Grand Parade: 'Free Admission' (https://stlmardigras.org/events/bud-light-grand-parade). Party Tent drink strip: 7-DRINK TICKET STRIP = $49.
Where is it?
Bud Light Grand Parade route: from near Busch Stadium through Downtown South and Soulard to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, St. Louis.
Sources, all read on 2026-10-30: https://stlmardigras.org/.
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Cite this page: It's Missouri, “Soulard Mardi Gras: Parade Date and Season Guide”, itsmissouri.com/soulard-mardi-gras/ (updated ). By the It's Missouri editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.