100th Mardi Gras Parade

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100th Annual Mardi Gras Parade

Celebrating 100 Years of Pinckneyville Mardi Gras

Above: The majestic Mardi Gras Queen Float makes its way through the 2021 99th Annual Mardi Gras parade.

The 100th Annual Mardi Gras Parade will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday October 29, 2022 at the intersection of West Parker and South Mill Streets. Approximately 75 entries, including floats, marching bands and costumed individuals will be bringing the excitement of Illinois’ oldest night time parade this year.

All float/non-float entries that wish to be judged must be in positions by 5:30 p.m., and judging will begin at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Prior to the start of the parade, judges will award prizes and ribbons. Costumed

Right: 2021 Mardi Gras Queen, Grace Pitts from Cobden waves to the crowd with her Pages in last year’s Mardi Gras parade down Walnut Street in Pinckneyville.

100th Annual Mardi Gras Parade

categories will be judged near the beginning of the parade route at the intersection of Parker and Mill Streets prior to the parade at 6:30 p.m. Parade marshals will be in position at 5:15 p.m. to assist.

Spectators are encouraged to arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. as traffic is very congested around town and the parade route.

Restrooms will be available inside the fairgrounds and porta-potties and concessions will be available along the parade route.

For band marchers there will be porta-potties available at the intersection of Mill and Parker Streets.

The 99th Annual Mardi Gras Parade was held on October 30. Above: The Marching Junior Panthers march through the parade. Below: Everyone enjoys the Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Walnut Street.

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