103rd Pinckneyville Mardi Gras Parade

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.