On Mar. 1, the 46th Mardi Gras Bud Light Grand Parade marched through the streets of Soulard. The extravaganza included a float with a fire-breathing dragon, a group of people clad in Viking helmets and pelts, as well as a team of Clydesdale horses from Anhauser-Busch in golden bridles. Relive this day through these 11 pictures.

For many WashU students, Mardi Gras is a rare reason to wake up early on a Saturday. Students travel to downtown St. Louis to party in a crowd — and maybe power through a 3 p.m. hangover.
While students may spend three or four hours in Soulard, the planning that goes into Mardi Gras reflects 5,000 hours of volunteer work throughout the year.

College is all about making memories — let’s start by remembering last night.

Mardi Gras: the one day where people are proud to be in St. Louis. The day where people are no longer in Misery, USA, but in an alternate dimension full of colors, excitement, and celebration.

Wong, who was all-UAA in her freshman year, is no stranger to the spotlight.

Washington University may not have the social culture clout to attract out-of-state partying visitors, but we do have Mardi Gras. Fill out this Bingo for a good time.

Washington University has launched an investigation against Phi Delta Theta for violating the terms of its deferred suspension by hosting unsanctioned social events.

The Wiener Dog Derby is an annual Mardi Gras event of racing dachshunds, produced alongside a pet parade in Soulard Sunday.

Our Cadenza staff compiled their favorite sounds of the day for your post-Mardi blues.

Mardi Gras in St. Louis is definitely something you should experience at least once. That said, it’s not for everyone.