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St. Louis Mardi Gras (Soulard) 2026
February 14
🎭 St. Louis Mardi Gras (Soulard) 2026
📅 Parade Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
📅 Season Runs: January 6 through Fat Tuesday — February 17, 2026
About the Event
Soulard Mardi Gras is one of the largest and most vibrant annual celebrations in St. Louis, bringing together local residents, visitors, and the LGBTQ+ and leather/kink communities for weeks of parties, parades, and neighborhood festivities.
The centerpiece is the Grand Parade, which runs through downtown and the Soulard neighborhood — followed by celebration events, parties, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy live music, dancing, costumes, and community camaraderie.
Highlights of the Season
- Starts with “12th Night” on January 6, 2026.
- Dozens of events through the season: parades, pet costume parade, cook-offs, 5K runs, balls/parties, and the Grand Parade on February 14.
- The 2026 theme is “Peace, Love, and Mardi Gras.”