Celebrate Mardi Gras with Explore St. Louis: Get Ready for the Grand Parade in Soulard this Valentine’s Day!

Join Explore St. Louis as we gear up for Mardi Gras in Soulard starting on Valentine’s Day! Discover exciting events, the Grand Parade on February 14th, and everything you need to celebrate Fat Tuesday in St. Louis, on February 17th.

Did you know? Soulard Mardi Gras is the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country! Image courtesy of Explore St. Louis 2025

Fall in love with Mardi Gras as Explore St. Louis gets you ready for the Grand Parade in Soulard this Valentine’s Day. Are you prepared to celebrate, feeling loved-up, single and ready to mingle, or just winging it? Whatever your mood, don’t miss the exciting events leading up to Fat Tuesday next month. Be sure to visit the Explore St. Louis website for all the latest updates and details!

Did you know? Soulard Mardi Gras is the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country! Image courtesy of Explore St. Louis 2025

If you’re planning to attend we have the inside scoop on how to have the best “pardi.”

Plan your trip now, the Grand Parade is Feb. 14!

5 PLACES TO STAY:

Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

Live by Loews – St. Louis, Missouri

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Hilton Pennywell St. Louis at the Arch

Hotel Saint Louis

Did you know? Soulard Mardi Gras is the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country! Image courtesy of Explore St. Louis 2025

The Shriners are alway rolling with a blast at the parade! Courtesy of Explore St. Louis

MARDI GRAS EVENTS TO ATTEND:

Cajun Cook-Off – Jan. 31

Tase of Soulard – Feb. 7 & 8

Purina Pet Parade & Weiner Dog Derby – Feb. 8

Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball – Feb. 13

Bud Light Grand Parade – Feb. 14

5 PLACES EAT, DRINK AND PARDI:

Big Daddy’s Bar & Grill – Soulard

Hammerstone’s

Fun interactive map by TNM

Molly’s In Soulard

Ballpark Village St. Louis

Session Taco – Historic Soulard

Did you know? Soulard Mardi Gras is the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country! Image courtesy of Explore St. Louis 2025

Check out our guide to help plan your most epic Mardi Gras experience in St. Louis: https://explstl.us/3LR0Xf3

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