Like most Midwestern cities, everyone looks forward to spring St. Louis, Missouri. The snow is melting, the grass is coming back, and all the flowers and trees erupt in colorful blossoms. Not every St. Louis spring celebration is all about the season, but with the weather warming up, people love to have an excuse to go outside and enjoy themselves. If you’re looking for such an excuse yourself, you should make time for one of the St. Louis events on this list.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Louis has a strong Irish heritage that the city likes to celebrate every year in March. In fact, St. Louis hosts two major celebrations each year in St. Patrick’s honor. The big downtown celebration includes a five-mile run, a parade, and a dinner the night before. St. Louis’ St. Patrick’s Day parade is one of the biggest in the country, and it is held every March on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. The parade also includes an entertainment area called the Irish Village in Kiener Plaza that stays open before and after the parade.
If you haven’t had enough St. Patty’s Day celebrations, the Dogtown district of St. Louis holds its own parade and festival on the holiday no matter which day of the week it is. Food and drink options include a lot of local breweries and pubs, so while the Dogtown Irish Festival is family friendly, there are also plenty of ways for adults to have fun.
Mardi Gras
The Irish aren’t the only big influence on St. Louis. After all, the city takes its name from a sainted king of France. That’s why Mardi Gras is just as important in St. Louis as it is in New Orleans. The dates change from year to year based on when Easter and Lent take place, but in St. Louis, the Soulard Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout the months leading up to the big day. They include balls, a Cajun cook-off, and of course a big celebration and parade on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday.
The Laumeier Art Fair
The Laumeier Art Fair takes place at the Laumeier Sculpture Park every year during Mother’s Day weekend. This celebration of art is a nationally recognized event, and artists from around the country submit their works for display. However, only 150 of the best artists receive this honor. The festival jurors also award prizes to the best submissions in each medium. Aside from displaying artwork, the fair also features a music festival, food, and hands-on activities for kids who want to express their inner artist.
Spring is a time of renewal in the Midwest, and it’s a time to go outside and enjoy the weather after the cold winds of winter fade and before the humid air of summer arrives. St. Louis residents have plenty of ways to celebrate the season, so get out there and find out for yourself what makes a St. Louis spring worth experiencing.
Image via Pixabay
Connect with us
Recent Blog Entries
Categories
