103rd Pinckneyville Mardi Gras Parade
Sat, Oct 25 – Sun, Oct 26, 2025 • 12:00am - 12:00am
4 S. Walnut Street, Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Pinckneyville’s Mardi Gras Parade is a unique fall festival each October with a nighttime parade, Mardi Gras Queen, vendor fair, kids’ activities, and live entertainment, blending Mardi Gras and Halloween traditions for the whole family.
The Pinckneyville Mardi Gras Parade is an annual fall celebration held on the last Friday and Saturday in October, dating back to 1922. This family-friendly festival blends Mardi Gras traditions with Halloween flair, featuring a nighttime parade with floats, costumed marchers, marching bands, and the crowning of the Mardi Gras Queen. Alongside the parade, attendees enjoy a vendor fair, children’s games, live entertainment, a business trick-or-treat event, and local crafts and food. It’s a lively community event that highlights Southern Illinois’ rich heritage and festive spirit.
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