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20 lut 2020 · St. Louis legend has it that Mardi Gras in Soulard started in 1979 with a group of drunk pals who walked down the streets of Soulard tossing beads to make their own fun before Lent began.
- The origins of Soulard Mardi Gras
How did St. Louis became the home of one of the largest...
- The origins of Soulard Mardi Gras
29 sty 2023 · The origins of Mardi Gras may stem in New Orleans, Louisiana, but St. Louis also has some deep-rooted connections to ‘Fat Tuesday.’
28 lis 2023 · While you can certainly show up in purple, green and gold and just wing it, we want to help you make the most of this iconic St. Louis event – which, by the way, lasts for weeks! Here’s everything you need to know about Mardi Gras in St. Louis in 2024.
Mardi Gras has a very rich history, with roots starting in Rome and traveling all the way to St. Louis in the late 20th century. Although some people see Mardi Gras as a single day of celebration, it actually goes on for many days and has religious meanings behind it.
17 lut 2023 · How did St. Louis became the home of one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the US? We sent our associate producer, Mary Thaier, on a mission to find out.
18 lut 2023 · Mardi Gras celebration in St. Louis began with four friends who wanted something to do after a snowstorm in 1980. The Grand Parade was only a Soulard neighborhood event that grew in the 1990s due to unseasonably warm weather.
9 lut 2024 · Soulard History is famous for the Farmer's Market and Mardi Gras. Here is the short story behind one of the coolest parts of St. Louis.