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One Click From Your Destination!           St. Louis Front Page P.O. Box 1354 St. Louis, MO 63188 Voice: 314-771-0200 Fax: 314-771-0300 To submit entertainment information, contact: editor@slfp.com Please e-mail advertising@slfp.com or call 314-771-0200 for information or questions about advertising opportunities in the Entertainment Calendar.   |
Mardi Gras Parade Is a St. Louis Tradition ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com), February 7, 2010 - It's no secret, the River City Casino Grand Parade, on Saturday, February 13, beginning at 11:00 a.m., is one of the most popular parades in the Midwest. As far as parades go, it also draws the greatest attendance, with thousands of noisy revelers stretching along the parade route, screaming for Krewes to throw beads. The parade theme for this year's celebration is "Famous Couples". From the staging area at Cerre Street, over 130 colorfully decorated floats on flatbeds, marching units, and over 3,500 marching Krewes will head south to 7th Street and continue past Soulard Market to Sidney Street, just north of Anheuser Busch Brewery. After the parade the crowd will make its way into the over 70 square block area that is the Soulard neighborhood to enjoy the various beverages, culinary delights, live music, and other unique events of the day. Soulard residents love a party, however, just as Soulard plays a gracious host to the region's best party, the neighborhood also expects its guests to mind their Mardi Gras Manners. Mardi Gras organizers have put out the notices: bottles, cans, backpacks, and coolers are NOT allowed at Soulard Mardi Gras and will be confiscated at all checkpoints; don't drink if you are under 21 as there is a zero tolerance policy; please note the "No PP" signs posted in the neighborhood as a summons will be issued for violating this ordinance resulting in a court appearance and a maximum penalty of $500 and/or 90 days in jail; and, there are substantial penalties for trespassing on private property and for vandalism. (You've been warned.) Parking is restricted on Grand Parade Day. This year the "Red Zone" area of Soulard, from Carroll to Shenandoah and 7th to Gravois is closed to vehicular traffic on Grand Parade Day. Officials are encouraging participants to park downtown or use MetroLink and take the MetroBus shuttle from the Scottrade Center station. All Mardi Gras events happen regardless of rain, shine or blizzard, so bring your entire family and all your friends for a guaranteed good time. Laissez le Bon Temp Rouler! (Let the Good Times Roll).
 Through March 28, 92nd Orchid Show Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis; 314-577-9400; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Admission Costs; Vendor Costs; See Missouri Botanical Garden February 10 - 14, St. Louis Boat & Sportshow America's Center, St. Louis, MO; 314-342-5000, Admission Costs; Vendor Costs February 12, Action for Autism Trivia Night Maryland Heights Community Center; St. Louis, MO; 636-449-0352; 7:00 p.m.; Admission Costs; Vendor Costs February 13, River City Grand Parade (Mardi Gras) Soulard Neighborhood; St. Louis, MO; 314-771-5110; 11:00 a.m.; Admission Free; Vendor Costs February 13 - 21, Boat Show Bass Pro Shops; St. Charles, MO; 636-688-2500; Admission Free; Vendor Costs February 14, Delta Dental Mardi Gras St. Louis ZOO in Forest Park; 314-781-0900; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Admission Free; Vendor Costs; See Not Just for Kids Page February 16, Lumiere Place Light Up the Night Fat Tuesday Parade Downtown St. Louis, MO; 314-771-5110; 7:00 p.m.; Admission Free; Vendor Costs February 19, 5th Annual St. Louis Blues Festival Chaifetz Arena; St. Louis, MO; 314-977-5000; 11:00 a.m.; Admission Costs; Vendor Costs February 19, Disney Live! Chaifetz Arena; St. Louis, MO; 314-977-5000; 11:00 a.m.; Admission Costs; Vendor Costs February 20, Celebrate of American Lyceum Movement Daniel Boone Home, Defiance, MO; 636-798-2005; 6:30 p.m.; Admission Costs; Vendor Costs; See Not Just for Kids Page February 21, WWE Elimination Chamber Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO; 314-622-5435, Admission Costs; Vendor Costs February 21, Annual Sports Oldtimer's Reunion Millstadt VFW, Millstadt, IL; 618-234-1383, Admission Free; Benefit for Hospice of Southern Illinois February 26 - 28, Builders Home and Garden Show America's Center, St. Louis, MO; 314-342-5000, Admission Costs; Vendor Costs February 26 - 28, PBR Built Ford Tough Series Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO; 314-622-5435, Admission Costs; Vendor Costs
March 10 - 14, Disney on Ice Scottrade Center; St. Louis, MO; 314-622-5435; 10:00 a.m.; Admission Costs; Vendor Costs March 11 - 14, 2010 Women's Basketball Tournament Family Arena; St. Charles, MO; 636-896-4200; Admission Costs; Vendor Costs March 18 - 21, Moolah® Shrine Circus Family Arena; St. Charles, MO; 636-896-4200; Admission Costs; Vendor Costs
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