Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a festive celebration that takes place before the start of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and penance in the Christian calendar. In St. Louis, Missouri, Mardi Gras is celebrated with a variety of events, including parades, parties, and live music. The largest and most well-known Mardi Gras celebration in St. Louis is the Soulard Mardi Gras, which takes place in the historic Soulard neighborhood.
The Soulard Mardi Gras has been a St. Louis tradition since 1857, and it is one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the United States. The celebration features a parade with floats, marching bands, and costumed revelers, as well as a variety of food and drink vendors. In addition to the Soulard Mardi Gras, there are a number of other Mardi Gras celebrations held throughout the St. Louis area, including the Lafayette Square Mardi Gras and the Tower Grove Mardi Gras.
