Mardi Gras

This page lists Mardi Gras celebrations for families in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
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01/17 Family Winter Carnival at Lift for Life Elementary

Break the cabin fever and bring the kids out to the Bank of Springfield Family Winter Carnival at Li ...

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Hours: 12-3 pm
Free and Family Friendly
1920 S 7th St., St. Louis, MO, 63104
02/07 Missouri Lottery Run For Your Beads

There is only one race that is as fun-filled, colorful and slightly wacky as Mardi Gras: The S2 Run ...

Saturday, February 7, 2026
Hours: 9 am
$35 and up
8th & Lafayette, St. Louis, MO, 63104
02/07-02/08 Taste of Soulard

This self-guided tasting and pub crawl allows you to choose your own adventure through the many Caju ...

February 7 & 8, 2026
Hours: 11-5 pm
$37 per booklet
Soulard Neighborhood, St. Louis, MO, 63104
02/08 Purina Pet Parade in Soulard

At the world’s largest costumed pet parade, we combine all the fun of Mardi Gras with all the AWWWWs ...

Sunday, February 8, 2026
Hours: 1 pm
Free ($10 donation suggested)
12th and Allen St., St. Louis, MO, 63104
02/14 Mardi Gras in Granite City

We’re switching things up this year! To keep the fun going strong, we’ve shortened the parade route ...

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Hours: 2 pm
Free
Niedringhaus Ave., Granite City, IL, 62040
02/14 Soulard Mardi Gras Parade

This event is the crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season and the biggest parade outside of the ...

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Hours: 11 am
Free
02/15 Frenchtown Mardi Gras Parade

Get ready to let the good times roll on Sunday, February 15 in St. Charles Parade kicks off at 11:0 ...

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Hours: 11 am
Free
N 2nd St., St. Charles, MO, 63301