This is one of the largest parades held each year in St Louis. It's also one of the largest Mardi Gras parades held outside New Orleans. Thousands of people brave the weather to watch the parade with floats, beads and marching bands. The weather could be cold, it could be snowing, it could be raining, the sun could be shining - no matter - this parade is going to happen! Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll !)