Sioux City Times

The Annual Sioux City Mardi Gras Parade will take over the streets of Downtown Sioux City on Friday, June 30 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Tyson Events Center and City Of Sioux City have announced Siouxland Cyclists as Grand Parade Marshal for this year’s celebration.

“We are excited to welcome the Siouxland Cyclists organization as this year’s Mardi Gras Parade Marshal,” said OVG360’s Nick Palmiotti, General Manager of the Tyson Events Center and Orpheum Theatre. “This is an amazing opportunity for Sioux City especially as we gear up to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa).”

The Siouxland Cyclists are a non-profit organization that promotes enjoyable and safe cycling since 1982. Siouxland Cyclists organize a variety of bicycle rides for all levels, abilities, and ages of cyclists. Additionally, many members actively promote recreational trails in Siouxland and look forward to more success in establishing trails in Sioux City. They will play an active role throughout the annual RAGBRAI event.

Bring your family and friends for FREE fun when the Mardi Gras Parade kicks off at 6:00 p.m. The parade will start at the Tyson Events Center, making a left out of the parking lot onto Pierce Street. Continuing down Pierce Street, the route will turn right on 3rd Street and end on Iowa Street. Tens of thousands of beads will be thrown into the crowds that line the streets - get your spot early!

The celebration will just include the Mardi Gras Parade as we kick off the holiday weekend and welcome the Annual Saturday In The Park Festival on Saturday, July 1. 

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