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Yahoo
03-03-2025
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SLMPD releases Soulard arrest numbers for Saturday
ST. LOUIS – The weekend's Soulard Mardi Gras celebration draws thousands of people to the historic south St. Louis neighborhood, providing an economic boost to local restaurants, bars, and shops. With the large crowds and frivolity comes an increased police presence. On Monday, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department released arrest statistics for this past Saturday. Florissant woman killed, baby in critical condition in 3 vehicle crash on North Broadway According to police spokesman Sgt. Sean Mazzola, police made 12 arrests on Saturday. The Bud Light Grand Parade ran that morning, featuring 80 units rolling through Soulard. Seven people were detained for underage drinking, issued summonses, and released; one person was arrested for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest; one person was arrested for fourth-degree assault on a law enforcement officer; and three people were arrested on at-large warrants for third-degree assault. While the origins of Mardi Gras stem from New Orleans, St. Louis also has some deep-rooted connections. Back in the 1790s, one southern area of St. Louis City was run by an upper Louisiana surveyor named Antoine Soulard. The neighborhood later embraced his namesake and began hosting Mardi Gras celebrations more than 200 years later. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
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Soulard's Mardi Gras wraps up another successful year
ST. LOUIS – Mardi Gras in Soulard brought thousands of people together for one of the biggest celebrations of the year. With beautiful weather, it was the perfect day to throw some beads and enjoy the festivities at the event that brings in $25 million for the city. 'I'd like to thank everyone who came to Soulard for coming down and having a great time, but especially for celebrating responsibly,' said Bess McCoy, who planned and executed this Soulard Mardi Gras celebration. Chief Robert J. Tracy of the SLMPD added, 'What a great day today! Mardis Gras, the weather cooperating, but most of all putting the planning together.' PHOTOS: Mardi Gras parade takes over St. Louis The highlight of the day? The Bud Light Grand Parade on Saturday morning, featuring 80 units rolling through Soulard for just under two hours. And while the crowds were big, police say things remained safe and fun. By Saturday afternoon, there were no major incidents, and any minor issues were quickly resolved. And when the parade wrapped up, the party continued with two major headliners: Mitchell Tenpenny in the Bud Light tent and EDM legend Fischer taking over the Carnival tent. To keep things under control, outdoor liquor sales ended at 6 p.m., and bars and restaurants shut their doors at 11:30 p.m. McCoy explained that as soon as outdoor liquor sales close, the cleaning crews start right away to return the neighborhood back to a neighborhood by early Sunday morning. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now And with another successful Mardi Gras in the books, Soulard is already looking ahead to next year's celebration. SLMPD encouraged visitors to travel via rideshare if possible. 'We have enough officers out there making sure that we're going to make everything safe throughout the night and we just ask for everyone's cooperation.' Tracy stated, 'All the people that came here, we want you to get home safely. We want to make sure you still have a good time but let's do it responsibly.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
PHOTOS: Mardi Gras parade takes over St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The month of March starts with a Mardi-Party for St. Louis! Thousands gathered Saturday to celebrate the return of the city's annual Mardi Gras parade. Branded as the Bud Light Grand Parade, the event is a dazzling show that makes way from Downtown St. Louis to the Soulard neighborhood along Broadway. Stretching several miles, the parade featured dozens of group entries. Visitors had the chance to see spirited floats, marching bands and performers. Participants threw out plenty of beads, candy, and other goodies for families to enjoy. This year's Mardi Gras parade marked the 45th in St. Louis history. It's the headliner of a five-week-long celebration in Soulard leading up to 'Fat Tuesday,' the Mardi Gras observance that is recognized on March 4 this year. Soulard's Mardi Gras festivities generate around $20 million each year for the local economy. Nearly one-quarter of parade visitors come from out of town, helping with the annual contribution. While the origins of Mardi Gras stem from New Orleans, St. Louis also has some deep-rooted connections. Back in the 1790s, one southern area of St. Louis City was run by an upper Louisiana surveyor named Antoine Soulard. The neighborhood later embraced his namesake and began hosting Mardi Gras celebrations more than 200 years later. Check out dozens of photos from Saturday's parade above in the photo slideshow. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
