ST. LOUIS – A little rain – and even Valentine’s Day – wasn’t enough to stop the Mardi-Party. Thousands turned out Saturday to celebrate the return of St. Louis’ annual Mardi Gras parade.
Branded as the Bud Light Grand Parade, the event is an action-packed show that makes way from Downtown St. Louis to the Soulard neighborhood along Broadway.
Stretching several miles, the parade featured dozens of spirited floats, marching bands and performers. Parade participants threw out plenty of beads, candy, and other goodies for families to enjoy.
This year’s Mardi Gras parade marked the 46th in St. Louis history. It’s the headliner of a five-week-long celebration in Soulard leading up to “Fat Tuesday,” the Mardi Gras observance that is recognized on February 17 this year…