Parking Passes will be mailed the end of January. If you are a Soulard Resident and do not recieve your parking pass you can visit the Mardi Gras, Inc. office at the following times to pick yours up in-person.
Monday February 24 - Wednesday February 26: 9 am - 8 pm.
On this e-resource, you will find:
1. Map of Soulard highlighting the Yellow Zone and the Red Zone
2. Yellow Zone Access and Parking pass program overview
3. Red Zone information and regulations
4. Examples of Yellow Zone and Red Zone signage
5. Additional information about events that impact parking and access
6. Crucial dates, contacts, and Mardi Gras Inc. office information
We are proud to bring the magic of Mardi Gras to life each year, and want to ensure the largest party in St. Louis offers everyone the ability to celebrate in a safe environment while limiting the direct impact on Soulard Residents. Concerns and questions are always welcome in the lead-up to the Bud Light Grand Mardi Gras Parade on March 1, 2025.
YELLOW ZONE ACCESS AND PARKING PASS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Sunday March 2, 2025
Program Time: 3:00 am (on March 1) — 2:00 am (on March 2)
WHAT IS THE YELLOW ZONE?
Areas identified as the Yellow Zone in Soulard and parts of LaSalle Park will have restricted vehicular access and parking by permit only before, during and after the Bud Light Grand Parade.
WHO CAN PARK IN THE YELLOW ZONE?
Every known Soulard and LaSalle Park residence – both homes and apartments – will receive two (2) physical Yellow Zone Access and Parking passes (YZAP) in the mail the week of January 27.
Only vehicles properly displaying a Yellow Zone Access and Parking pass in their vehicle may be driven into the Yellow Zone and can be parked in any legal parking spot on the streets in the Yellow Zone. All other vehicles that do not display a Yellow Zone Access and Parking pass are subject to ticketing and towing.
TO SUM IT UP - put your Yellow Zone Access and Parking pass in front window of your car and you will not be ticketed or towed on Saturday, March 1 (as long as you’re in a legal parking spot! Can’t help you if you park illegally!)
WHERE CAN YOU PARK IN THE YELLOW ZONE? AM I GUARANTEED A SPOT?
Look for the YELLOW signs! If you see a yellow sign posted- you can park there! Any vehicle properly displaying a YZAP pass may be driven into the Yellow Zone and may park in any legal parking spot on the street in the Yellow Zone – if such a spot is available. A YZAP pass does not guarantee that there will be a legal spot in which to park in the Yellow Zone on Saturday, March 1. They also do not guarantee that you will have a spot in front of your residence.
WHAT IF MY HOUSEHOLD HAS MORE THAN TWO VEHICLES?
If a household has more than two vehicles registered at their Soulard residence, they can get additional YZAP passes by providing:
Acceptable proof of ownership or lease
Proof of registration address such as a lease, utility bill or government issued ID
Acceptable proof consists of one of the following items for EACH vehicle:
Title of vehicle at a registered Soulard address.
Paid personal property tax receipt for vehicles registered to a Soulard address
Insurance receipt or insurance card listing the vehicle at a registered Soulard address
To receive additional YZAP passes, bring proof of vehicle ownership/lease and proof of residence to the Mardi Gras Inc. offices located at 2200 Dolman St, St Louis, MO 63104. Additional YZAP passes may not be obtained electronically, by phone telephone or through the mail. If you need additional passes, you are encouraged to do so early and not wait until the last minute.
Additional passes are available for pickup during the following business hours:
Monday, February 24 — 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, February 25 — 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, February 25 — 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
WHAT IF I DID NOT GET MY YZAP PASS IN THE MAIL?
If you do not receive your two Yellow Zone Access and Parking passes, you can contact the Mardi Gras Inc. office or drop by during the business hours listed above.
CAN I DRIVE IN AND OUT OF THE YELLOW ZONE DURING THE PARADE?
Access into and out of the Yellow Zone will be available all day long on Saturday, March 1. In Soulard the Yellow Zone access points are: Pestalozzi and 55; Sidney and 55; 13th and Russell. In LaSalle Park the Yellow Zone access points are: Lafayette and Tucker, Park and Tucker. Leave ample travel time; there will be traffic!
THE RED ZONE
INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
Program Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025 — Sunday, March 2, 2025
Program Time: 3:00 a.m. (3/1/25) — 2:00 a.m. (3/2/25)
Within the Red Zone, there is no vehicular access or parking for the safety of all Soulard residents and Mardi Gras guests. All streets in the Red Zone must be completely clear of cars, trucks and other vehicles. No parking will be permitted and no cars will be allowed into this area during the hours listed above. Vehicles parked on the street inside the Red Zone will be ticketed and towed.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I’M IN THE RED ZONE?
The Red Zone is demarcated by WHITE “No Parking Police Order” signs. If you see a white sign posted nearby, you are in the Red Zone. Do not park in the Red Zone or you will be ticketed and towed at your own expense.
DOES A YELLOW ZONE ACCESS AND PARKING PASS GIVE ME RED ZONE ACCESS?
No. Yellow Zone Access and Parking (YZAP) passes are only valid in the Yellow Zone. You may not use your YZAP pass to access or park in the Red Zone as the Red Zone is completely restricted – no vehicle may be driven or parked anywhere on the street.
YELLOW ZONE SIGNS TO LOOK FOR
With a YZAP pass, you may park on the streets where these are posted
RED ZONE SIGNS TO LOOK FOR
Access and parking are prohibited in areas where these are posted
General Email: info@mardigrasinc.com
Office phone number: 314-771-5110
Address: 2200 Dolman Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
