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Top 5 Events in St. Louis
132nd Annual Veiled Prophet Parade
Date: 7/4/2009
Location: Downtown St. Louis
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Website: www.vpparade.org
The 132nd Annual Veiled Prophet Parade begins at Washington Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown St. Louis, concluding at St. Louis Union Station at Market and 20th Streets. The parade theme is “Everybody Needs A Vacation” and features giant helium balloons, elaborate custom-built floats, marching bands and more. Fredbrid, the beloved mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals will serve as the Honorary Grand Marshal.
Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest
Date: 7/10/2009 - 7/14/2009
Location: America's Center & Edward Jones Dome
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (10-13); 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (14)
Website: www.allstargame.com
An interactive baseball theme park featuring more than 40 interactive exhibits and attractions, Major League clinics and seminars, free autograph sessions with Cardinals legends and Hall of Famers, memorabilia and much more. Family Packs available for $90.00 (2 adult, 2 youth); $110.00 (2 adult, 3 youth); $130.00 (2 adult; 4 youth); and $150.00 (2 adult, 5 youth).
23rd Annual Soulard Bastille Days Festival
Date: 7/10/2009 - 7/11/2009
Location: Historic Soulard Neighborhood
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (10); 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (11)
Website: soulardthecity.com
Celebrate St. Louis’ French heritage with the ceremonial beheading of King Louis and Marie Antoinette. The walking street parade beings at 6:45 p.m. with marching crewes and royalty, led by "Joia" percussion ensemble, storming the streets and gathering the mob for the mock beheading of the King and Queen at Soulard Market Park. The festival continues Saturday, July 11 with a flea market and street fair featuring an art show, live music, street mines, jugglers and lots of fun.
2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Date: 7/14/2009
Location: Busch Stadium
Website: www.allstargame.com
Major League Baseball's Mid-Summer Classic between players from the National League and the American League. The big game will be celebrated in St. Louis with "All-Star For Everyone," a series of activities taking place throughout the six-day event. Fan-friendly activities include the MLB All-Star Game Red Carpet Parade presented by Chevy; Taco Bell All-Star Sunday including the Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game and the XM All-Star Futures Game; MLB All-Star Charity 5K and Fun Run presented by Sports Authority and Nike; All-Star Charity Concert under the Arch benefitting Stand Up To Cancer; and MLB All-Star FanFest at America's Center.
LIVE on the Levee: Sonic Youth (17) and Little Feat (18)
Date: 7/17/2009 - 7/18/2009
Location: St. Louis Riverfront, Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and the grounds of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial under the Gateway Arch
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Website: www.celebratestlouis.org
A free summer festival featuring live music, fireworks and the AmerenUE/Schnucks K-Town Kids Zone, The Sauce Cafe and other activities. Appearing on the Budweiser Main Stage is Sonic Youth July 17 and Little Feat July 18 at 8:00 p.m. The evening concludes with the star-spangled US Bank fireworks display at approximately 9:15 p.m.
