Mardi Gras, Inc. - 2008 St. Louis Mardi Gras Maps and Parking

Travel

Amtrak

Looking for a fun, cost-effective, unique way to get to Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis? Try Amtrak! Click on the ad to find out more about Amtrak's inexpensive and convenient packages. An Amtrak 10% discount is offered off of the best available fare at the time of booking (Fare Order Number "V627"). This offer is good on trains with direct service to St. Louis. Schedules, rates and pricing subject to change without notice and seats are limited. Other restrictions may apply. Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

Limousine & Taxis

County/Yellow Cab is the Official Taxi Cab Company of Soulard Mardi Gras. Enjoy Mardi Gras by avoiding the hassle of trying to park during the festivities and drink responsibly! Click here to find the Mardi Gras coupon "4 Ride for the Price of 1" and details. Just print off the coupon. It's that easy!

BEST Transportation of St. Louis is the Exclusive Limousine Company of St. Louis's Soulard Mardi Gras 2008! To help you celebrate we have special St. Louis Mardi Gras Transporation Packages starting at $59 and up. Click on the BEST Transportation logo or call (314)989-1500 or (866)272-1200 for more information.

Parking

Laclede's Landing Shuttle

Complimentary buses run from 9am-10pm on Grand Parade Day, February 2, 2008. Buses pickup at 2nd & Lacledes Landing Blvd (across from the Big Bang).

Downtown Parking

Streets will be closed and parking will be restricted in Soulard on Feb 2, 2008 (Grand Parade Day only). Use one of the shuttle methods outlined below to get to Soulard Mardi Gras in St. Louis.

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Free Downtown Parking Shuttle

Park at any of the downtown lots and ride the parking shuttle to Mardi Gras free courtesy of Central Parking, InterPark, S & H, St. Louis Parking, and the St. Louis Parking Division. Catch the shuttle at any of these stops:

Green - 10th and Spruce; 9th and Clark; Clark and Tucker

Purple - Clark midway between Broadway and 4th

Gold - 6th and Chestnut; 4th and Pine; 7th and Pine; 11th and Pine

Metro St. Louis

On Feb. 2, 2008, Metro will operate the Mardi Gras shuttle from the Civic Center MetroLink Station at 14th and Clark to the 10th and Marion pedestrian walkway continuously from 9 a.m. to midnight at a roundtrip cost of $5. Children five and under ride free. No passes, tickets or transfers are valid on this shuttle. Roundtrip shuttle tickets will be sold at many MetroLink Stations.

Reserved Parking
Mardi Gras Parking

Pre-paid reserved parking for the Mardi Gras parade and festivities is now available. All day parking for just $25.00 @ ST. Louis Trailer Washout Co. located at 3rd and Sidney. Park your car or truck in a fenced in, secure paved parking lot with multiple indoor bathrooms that is just 2 blocks from the parade route and 8 blocks from 7th and Russell. Parking will open at 6:00am. Easy access in and out before, during, and after the festivities. Tailgating is allowed and encouraged.

Please call 314-664-4200 for information or securing a parking pass. Parking is limited and passes will be sold on a first come basis. Don’t be left our. Why walk miles or pay $5.00 per person for a shuttle when you have this easy answer in front of you? Why fight the crowds and waste time waiting for public transportation to get you to the fun? Load your car with as many passengers as possible and cut down on your per person cost.

Reserve your spot now.

Soulard Residents

Residents of Soulard must obtain and display a yellow zone parking pass to park in the yellow zone. Residents should click here to find out about the rules and pass.