All the Mardi Gras Fun We Saw in Soulard on Saturday

Every year St. Louis turns out for Mardi Gras — and Saturday, February 10, was no exception. Surprisingly warm temperatures meant thousands turned out to dance, stroll the streets of Soulard and, of course, drink. Everywhere you looked was a sea of green, gold and purple.

As bartenders poured hurricanes and beads rained down freely from second- and third-story windows, St. Louis got its party on — and if some people were feeling a bit tired and headachy when they awoke the following morning, well, that's a small price to pay for letting the good times roll.

Photographer Zachary Linhares was there for all the excitement. Scroll down for the highlights.