The Mardi Gras season is now in full swing in St. Louis. If you haven't been to Mardi Gras in St. Louis, you are missing one of the great people watching events of the year. But, it isn't just about the parade, crowds, and hurricanes. It is a month long party hosted by Mardi Gras, Inc. in the historic Soulard neighborhood with a number of family friendly events. So brave the cold and see what all the buzz is about.
Soulard Mardi Gras - Brown-Forman Wine Taste
Date: 2/6/2009
Location: Mad Art Gallery, 2727 S. 12th Street and Lemp Grand Hall, 1817 Cherokee Street
Time: 5:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 in advane; $30.00 at the door
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis
Date: 2/6/2009 - 2/24/2009
Location: Historic Soulard Neighborhood
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
Soulard Mardi Gras - Crystal Cajun Cook-Off
Date: 2/7/2009
Location: Casa Loma Ballroom
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 in advance; $30.00 at the door
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
Mardi Gras Mambo featuring The Neville Brothers with Dr. John and The Lower 911.
Date: 2/8/2009
Location: The Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00 orchestra; $65.00 balcony; $55.00 upper balcony
Tickets: (314) 534-1111
For more information call: (314) 533-9900
Website: www.thesheldon.org
Soulard Mardi Gras - Southern Comfort Taste of Soulard
Date: 2/14/2009 - 2/15/2009
Location: Location to be determined.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Ticket booklets are $20.00
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
Soulard Mardi Gras - 16th Annual Beggin' Strips Barkus Pet Parade
Date: 2/15/2009
Location: Historic Soulard Neighborhood, corner of Menard and Allen
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free; participants are encouraged to make a $10.00 donation to the Open Door Animal Sanctuary, a no-kill animal shelter; Pre-register online at www.begginstrips.com/petparade
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
Soulard Mardi Gras - PETsMART Wiener Dog Derby
Date: 2/15/2009
Location: Soulard Market Park in the Historic Soulard Neighborhood
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free for observers; $10.00 per entrant
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
St. Louis Mayor's Mardi Gras Ball
Date: 2/20/2009
Location: St. Louis City Hall
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
For more information call: (314) 771-5110 Reservations and Tickets required.
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
Soulard Mardi Gras - Lumiére Place Grand Parade
Date: 2/21/2009
Location: From Downtown St.. Louis to the Historic Soulard Neighborhood
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
Soulard Mardi Gras - Bud Light Party Tent
Date: 2/21/2009
Location: Historic Soulard neighborhood
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $100.00; All tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more information call: (314) 771-5110
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
The Sheldon Coffee Concert Series - Mardra & Reggie Thomas, "Mardi Gras Celebration"
Date: 2/23/2009 - 2/24/2009
Location: The Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.00 balcony; $12.00 orchestra
Tickets: (314) 534-1111
For more information call: (314) 533-9900
Website: www.thesheldon.org
Soulard Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday Parade
Date: 2/24/2009
Location: Downtown St. Louis
Time: Parade begins at 6:30 p.m.; Bud Light Party Zone is opened from 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: Free
Tickets: (314) 436-6500
Website: www.stlmardigras.org
During the month of February, 2009, our displays are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. If you liked the event and loved the neighborhood, please contact Ryan Shaughnessy, broker-principal at PREA Signature Realty, at 314-971-4381 or ryan@PREASignatureRealty.com to discover just how easy it is to purchase a new home in Soulard, Lafayette Square and the other historic neighborhoods of the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
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