This event is the crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season and the biggest parade outside of the Big Easy. The krewes get rolling near Busch Stadium, but the real fun starts at Chouteau, where the crowds begin lining the streets. From there, the parade winds through Downtown South and Soulard, all the way to the iconic Anheuser-Busch Brewery—home to where your beer was born.
2024 Bud Light Grand Parade Winners
Wheel
1. Dr. Vest
2. Sesame Street
3. Belvekas
Street
1. Banana Bike Brigade
2. Soulard Yacht Club
3. Lawn chair
Costume
1. Sesame Street
Theme
1. Knights of the purple haze
Please use the designated festival entry points:
If you utilize rideshare please use these 4 dropoff / pickup points:
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