Upcoming Events
SRG General Membership Meeting
Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.
Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery by Mardi Gras Inc.
This Mardi Gras season, attend a free and family-friendly event sponsored by the Bank of Springfield at Lift for Life Academy Elementary School. Enjoy the following activities:
Make your own mask, cape, and crown
Make your own noise maker
Face painters, balloon artists, and more
Make a Shoebox Float to enter in the BOS Shoebox Float Online Gallery
Free popcorn and Coca Cola products
Giveaways from Bank of Springfield (BOS)
Soulard Winter Haiku Walk
Learn key haiku concepts, practice writing your own, and see Soulard from a poet's eye! This Winter Haiku Walk is beginner-friendly and family-friendly. Bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. The event happens rain or shine. Meet at the Soulard Community Garden.
Hosted by Allyson Whipple. Questions? Reach out to allyson@allysonwhipple.com.
Can’t make it to the Winter Haiku Walk? Save the date for these future walks:
Spring: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Summer: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Mardi Gras Ball at South Broadway Athletic Club
Get ready to experience the magic of Mardi Gras on Saturday, February 1, at the Soulard Shanti Parrot Krewe's annual ball at South Broadway Athletic Club! This year's theme is "Shagadelic 60s, Baby!" and they're bringing back all the funky vibes from the most iconic decade. Prepare for a night of groovy. Doors open at 6pm with a costume contest at 8:30pm.
Scavenger Hunt by Mardi Gras Inc.
Gather your krewe and solve riddles that take you throughout Soulard — stopping off at establishments where you’ll answer trivia questions and perform bar game challenges. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure pub crawl that allows you to win big! This Mardi Gras Inc. event is sponsored by Ford’s Gin. After the scavenger hunt, celebrate with your teammates from 4–5:30pm at the awards ceremony with complimentary snacks, Bud Light, and Ford’s Gin cocktails.
Cajun Cook-off by Mardi Gras Inc.
This annual, mouthwatering event brings talented amateur chefs from across the area to compete in a cook-off of their best cajun dishes for a panel of hungry judges.
Admission to the event includes:
Open bar
Live music
4 stations with samples of Cajun food specialties from 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm
A limited number of tickets are available!
Run for Your Beads 5K by Mardi Gras Inc.
This one-of-a-kind race is filled with wacky Mardi Gras traditions! Your registration includes:
5K run through historic Soulard, starting (and ending) at Soulard Market Park
Mid-race refreshments, stocked with Hurricanes for legally-aged runners
Pass through Anheuser-Busch Brewery and see the world-famous Clydesdales
Post-race ceremony at the Bud Light Party Centre with a complimentary Michelob Ultra or Hurricane
Commemorative t-shirt
Taste of Soulard by Mardi Gras Inc. — Day One
This self-guided tasting and pub crawl allows you to choose your own adventure through Soulard establishments serving Cajun cuisine.
Each Taste Booklet includes one drink voucher and six food vouchers that can be redeemed at any participating establishment for a sample of the listed signature dish. Use all six at one location or mix & match. On Saturday, trolleys will be shuttling merrymakers to restaurants throughout the neighborhood.
Taste of Soulard by Mardi Gras Inc. — Day Two
This self-guided tasting and pub crawl allows you to choose your own adventure through Soulard establishments serving Cajun cuisine.
Each Taste Booklet includes one drink voucher and six food vouchers that can be redeemed at any participating establishment for a sample of the listed signature dish. Use all six at one location or mix & match.
Purina Pet Parade
The Purina Pet Parade, the world’s largest costumed pet parade, blends the festive spirit of Mardi Gras with the charm of adorable, dressed-up animals. Free for spectators, the event offers endless “AWWW” moments and easy access to the Taste of Soulard or Wiener Dog Derby afterward. Pet owners can register their furry friends online or in person at 12th and Allen to join the fun and showcase their style. Proceeds from the event support Open Door Animal Sanctuary, making it a celebration for a great cause.
Tito's Vodka Wiener Dog Derby
The Wiener Dog Derby, the nation’s longest-running dachshund race, is a highlight of Soulard’s Mardi Gras festivities. Held at Soulard Market Plaza, the event kicks off with registration at 10:00 am and opening ceremonies at 1:45 pm, followed by the first heat at 2:00 pm. Dachshunds compete in age-based categories—Cocktail Wieners, Hot Dogs, Ball Park Franks, and Wiener Wannabes—racing down a 30-foot track in six-dog elimination heats until a champion is crowned. Spectator admission is free, and registration is available online or on-site. Don’t miss the Tito’s Wiener Dog Derby hat contest for humans, adding extra flair to this lively and adorable event! Proceeds benefit local charities, making it a race for both fun and a good cause.
Mayor's Mardi Gras Ball
The Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball is on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 7:00 PM to midnight at the iconic Anheuser-Busch Tour Center (1200 Lynch Street). Hailed by ALIVE Magazine and the Riverfront Times as the “social event of the season,” this elegant gala blends the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras with sophistication and charm. Guests will enjoy exclusive experiences, including photos with a Clydesdale, commemorative Mardi Gras beads and Anheuser-Busch Brewery gifts, and access to Dayfresh Budweiser stations. The evening features a cabaret-style dinner from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, premium open bars with exclusive AB Pilot Brewery selections, fine spirits, and wines, as well as live entertainment, circus performers such as aerialists and stilt walkers, and much more.
Hosted by the Mardi Gras Foundation, proceeds from this charitable event support community grants that have made a meaningful impact on the Soulard and Downtown communities since 2003. Tickets are $200 for General Admission, with a limited number available at a discounted rate. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and impact. Rain or shine event. No refunds.
Bud Light Grand Mardi Gras Parade
The highlight of Soulard’s Mardi Gras season, this parade is second only to New Orleans in size and spirit. Starting near Busch Stadium, the energy picks up at Chouteau, where lively crowds pack the streets to cheer on the krewes. The route weaves through Downtown South and Soulard, ending at the legendary Anheuser-Busch Brewery—a fitting finale at the birthplace of iconic brews.
Dress up in your Mardi Gras best, grab your friends, and celebrate along the route of this free, unforgettable parade!
Soulard Spring Haiku Walk
Learn key haiku concepts, practice writing your own, and see Soulard from a poet's eye! This Spring Haiku Walk is beginner-friendly and family-friendly. Bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. The event happens rain or shine. Meet at the Soulard Community Garden.
Hosted by Allyson Whipple. Questions? Reach out to allyson@allysonwhipple.com.
Can’t make it to the Spring Haiku Walk? Save the date for this future walk:
Summer: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Soulard Summer Haiku Walk
Learn key haiku concepts, practice writing your own, and see Soulard from a poet's eye! This Summer Haiku Walk is beginner-friendly and family-friendly. Bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. The event happens rain or shine. Meet at the Soulard Community Garden.
Hosted by Allyson Whipple. Questions? Reach out to allyson@allysonwhipple.com.
Women of the SRG MonthlyGathering
Mark your calendars for an evening of connection, creativity, and fun with other Soulard women! Doors open at 5:30 PM, with our gathering kicking off promptly at 5:45 PM.
Get ready for a unique experience designed to help us get to know each other better. After our meeting concludes at 7:15 PM, stick around for an evening of playful creativity! The tables will be covered in paper, and we'll have an array of supplies including markers, pencils, paint, chalk, crayons, and more. Whether you're a free-spirited abstract artist or someone who prefers to color inside the lines, there will be something for everyone—including coloring pages, word puzzles, and other engaging activities.
Feel free to bring your own drinks, and if you're inspired, appetizers are welcome (but not required). Don’t forget to bring a paint shirt or apron to protect your clothes.
Space is limited, so please RSVP to Bonita Leiber at 314.550.1428 or station@soulard.org. We can’t wait to see you there for an evening filled with laughter, creativity, and great company.
All women and women-identifying are welcome.
CANCELED: 12th Night by Mardi Gras Inc.
UPDATE: The 12th Night Celebration scheduled for Monday, January 6 is canceled due to winter weather, but not even a winter’s worst can stop the Mardi Gras Board of Directors from fulfilling their duties!
The Mardi Gras Inc. Board will meet virtually today to cast their crucial vote on launching eight weeks of exciting festivities that make up the 2025 Soulard Mardi Gras season, culminating in the 46th Bud Light Grand Parade on Saturday, March 1. Spoiler alert: we’re anticipating another landslide victory.
The coronation of Rex XIII, Chef Mike Johnson, who will reign over this year’s festivities with the Grand Parade theme, “Cooking Up a Celebration,” will take place at a later date.
SRG Board Meeting
The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.
Santa Comes to Soulard
Get ready for a day of festive fun brought to you by the Krewe of Vices & Virtues in partnership with the Soulard Restoration Group!
Highlights:
Snap memorable photos with Santa 📸
Let the kids unleash their creativity at the holiday craft stations 🎨
Sip on steaming hot cocoa and enjoy sweet treats like candy and cookies 🍪☕
Marvel at a delightful "Santa's sleigh" golf cart parade through Soulard, ending at Soulard Station 🚐🎅
Watch the magic as each child chooses a gift from Santa's sack of surprises 🎁
This FREE family- and pet-friendly celebration is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit. Don't miss it!
Soulard Jingle Mingle Holiday Party
Get ready to sparkle and celebrate the season with neighbors and friends at the much-anticipated Soulard ‘Jingle Mingle’ Holiday Party! Join us on Sunday, December 8, from 4–7 pm at The Franklin of Soulard for an evening of holiday cheer.
Tickets are just $30 each—or gather your crew and grab four tickets for only $100! Your ticket includes dinner, plus unlimited beer and wine to keep the spirits bright. This year, enjoy a cozy ambiance filled with streaming holiday tunes, as well as special recognition of our wonderful Parlour Tour homeowners and generous sponsors. Don’t miss this unforgettable night!
49th Annual Holiday Parlour Tour
Step into the rich history and festive spirit of St. Louis with the Soulard Parlour Tour, a time-honored tradition that has opened the doors to Soulard's most captivating historic homes since 1975. This year’s tour kicks off with a champagne toast and invites you to explore seven residences, each brimming with architectural charm and adorned in holiday decor, transporting you to the 19th-century elegance of this storied neighborhood. To ensure a warm, comfortable journey between homes, heated shuttles are provided. Join us for this charming three-hour tour and leave with a special Soulard souvenir! Tours start every half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $50.
The 2024 Parlour Tour is SOLD OUT!
Attendees will receive an email with check-in instructions close to the event date.2024
For more information, please email us at tickets@soulard.org.
Calling all volunteers! If you want to get involved this holiday season, volunteer roles for the Soulard Parlour Tour include house sitters, tour guides, bus riders, and more. All volunteers will receive a free ticket to the Soulard Holiday Party on Sunday, December 8 from 4–7pm at The Franklin of Soulard! For more information and to volunteer, please email soulardparlourtourvolunteer@gmail.com.
SRG General Membership Meeting
Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.
SRG Board Meeting
The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.
SRG General Membership Meeting
Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.
Halloween at the Soulard Station
Hand out candy on Halloween night, October 31, at the Soulard Station. We are on the neighborhood trick-or-treat map, and we would love for you to come by and hang out with us, pass out candy, and drink some libations. Costumes are welcome and the Soulard Station will be decorated to make it a festive event. Some drinks and appetizers are provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Soulard Autumn Haiku Walk
Learn key haiku concepts, practice writing your own, and see Soulard from a poet's eye! This Autumn Haiku Walk is beginner-friendly and family-friendly. Bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. The event happens rain or shine. Meet at the Soulard Community Garden.
Hosted by Allyson Whipple. Questions? Reach out to allyson@allysonwhipple.com.
Can’t make it to the Autumn Haiku Walk? Save the date for these future walks:
Winter: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Spring: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Summer: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Movies in the Park — Hocus Pocus
The Community Involvement and Events Committee will show Hocus Pocus on the park’s big screen! This is a free, family-friendly event. Bring snacks, refreshments, blankets, and chairs to enjoy a fall evening outside with your neighbors.
SRG Board Meeting
The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.
Soulard Oktoberfest
The annual Soulard Oktoberfest is back at Soulard Market Park this season on Friday, October 11 from 4–11pm and Saturday, October 12 from 11am–10pm with live music, authentic German food, a wine garden, and multiple beer stands! The festival is free to attend and commemorative beer steins are available for $14. Additional event information can be found here. Prost!
If you are interested in volunteering to pour and sell beer at the Soulard Restoration Group beer tent, please sign up here. It is one of the largest fundraisers and a great opportunity to meet neighbors, support the organization, and have fun!
Soulard Oktoberfest
The annual Soulard Oktoberfest is back at Soulard Market Park this season on Friday, October 11 from 4–11pm and Saturday, October 12 from 11am–10pm with live music, authentic German food, a wine garden, and multiple beer stands! The festival is free to attend and commemorative beer steins are available for $14. Additional event information can be found here. Prost!
If you are interested in volunteering to pour and sell beer at the Soulard Restoration Group beer tent, please sign up here. It is one of the largest fundraisers and a great opportunity to meet neighbors, support the organization, and have fun!
Oktoberfest Beautification Fundraiser
The SRG Beautification invites you to Oktoberfest at Molly’s at the SRG Beautification Annual Fundraiser. The event is $20, payable online or at the door. We’ll have delicious German food, the fantastic annual “Balloon Pop,” wine grab bags, and our silent and live auctions of “Interesting Things & Experiences.”
Cash Bar — All Proceeds to Benefit Beautification (Except tips, of course!)
We can’t wait to see you there!
Women of the SRG Gathering
The second Women of the SRG (Soulard Restoration Group) gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8. We are looking to gather a group of women to explore books, movies, apps, food, and much more. Let’s get together and share our knowledge. Bring your own beverage or snack. Whether you're new to the area or a longtime resident, we can't wait to unwind and share ideas together. Cheers to a relaxing night with wonderful women!
5:30–6pm: Meet + visit
6–7pm: Explore fun ideas and share with each other
Space is limited to 20 people. Please RSVP to Bonita Leiber at 314.550.1428 or station@soulard.org.
We are looking for this to be a regular event. All women and women-identified are welcome.
Soulard Patio Crawl
Experience the outdoor lifestyles of Soulard as you visit five residential patios in the neighborhood, from late afternoon into the magic of evening lights. The cost of this event is $25 per person. Each host will have beverages to offer, so please sit down and enjoy our neighborhoods beautiful patios!
Check into the Patio Crawl Welcome Table at 716 Lami Street on Saturday October 5 after 3:30 p.m.
You can then chart any path you like to the five patios.
Please note: Participants acknowledge that they attend the patio crawl at their own risk. Event organizers and property owners are not liable for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during the event.
Patio Crawl Interactive Map
SRG General Membership Meeting
Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.
National Night Out
National Night Out helps strengthen trust between communities and law enforcement, making neighborhoods across our City safer.
Check out these Soulard party locations:
2027 South 11th Street
2300 South 11th Street
1200 Lami Street
The official map of St. Louis block parties is here.
SRG Board Meeting
The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.
Movies in the Park — The Incredibles
The Community Involvement and Events Committee will show The Incredibles on the park's big screen! Feel free to bring snacks and refreshments and enjoy the film outdoors with your neighbors! The movie starts at 7:45pm in Pontiac Square Park.
Women of the SRG
We are looking to gather a group of women to explore books, movies, apps, food, and much more. Let’s get together and share our knowledge. Bring your own beverage or snack. Whether you're new to the area or a longtime resident, we can't wait to unwind and share ideas together. Cheers to a relaxing night with wonderful women!
5:30–6 PM: Visiting
6–7 PM: Exploring ideas
Space is limited to 20 people. Please RSVP to Bonita Leiber at 314.550.1428 or bonitajl@sbcglobal.net.
We are looking for this to be a regular event. All women and women-identified are welcome.
SRG General Membership Meeting
Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.
Soulard Art and Floral Auction
Come join us at our annual silent auction for an afternoon benefitting our local artists and raising money for the Beautification Committee. There will be twenty works of art from local artists, as well as gorgeous plant and floral items up for bid. Free entry. Beverage tickets are available for purchase and will do double duty this year as raffle tickets for door prizes. Traditionally, the day is a blast. Join us!
If you would like to volunteer to help out at this event please email beautification@soulard.org.
SRG Board Meeting
The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.
Summer Concert in the Park
Get ready to groove and sway to the rhythm of summer! Save the dates for the free Soulard Summer Concert Series held in the plaza the the Soulard Farmers Market: Saturday, June 22; Saturday, July 20; and Saturday, August 17 at 6pm. Mark your calendars, pack your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the infectious energy of live music!
SRG General Membership Meeting
Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.
Summer Concert in the Park
Get ready to groove and sway to the rhythm of summer! Save the dates for the free Soulard Summer Concert Series held in the plaza the the Soulard Farmers Market: Saturday, June 22; Saturday, July 20; and Saturday, August 17 at 6pm. Mark your calendars, pack your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the infectious energy of live music!
Bastille Day Parade
Soulard welcomes all to celebrate its unique French heritage for our Bastille Day parade; reject the monarchy, join the peasants (and Saint Boogie Brass Band!) and march with the mob.
About the Royals: The SBA is proud to select this year’s royalty, Nancy and Mark Lambert! Nancy and Mark have been residents of Soulard for 11 years, and have always enthusiastically volunteered and participated in neighborhood initiatives and events! The Soulard Business Association has been extremely grateful to Mark, in particular, for being our volunteer photographer! In return for their great service to our community, they are fit to be beheaded with all the appropriate trappings and fanfare!
Route and timing:
The parade begins at 4pm on Saturday, July 20 at the Soulard Market with a rousing call against the Royalty, who when sighted, shall be chased VERY slowly across the neighborhood. The parade will stop at several bourgeois businesses throughout Soulard, and end with a gathering of peasants to witness the end of the monarchy by guillotine in the center of Pontiac Square Park around 6pm.
Attending the Parade: The parade is best experienced on foot, which will be just a bit more than half a mile in length. Cold water will be available during the parade, but peasantry are welcome to bring their own refreshments. We recommend dressing for warm weather with as much French-ness as you can bring or wear (encouraged but not required). Golf carts may attend but will be kept to the back of the parade behind the band; trust us, it’s more fun on foot!
Soulard has been celebrating Bastille Day since 1987 (and possibly even before). A huge thanks to all the volunteers and participants – past and present – for highlighting the neighborhood’s unique French heritage.
Volunteers Needed: We need people willing to help guide our participants, our police escort, our band, and our many golf cart attendees through the streets. Specific assignments will be given during the parade, but all entail keeping everyone moving safely together from start to finish during the parade.