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.