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July

July 4        Veiled Prophet’s 141st America’s Birthday Parade, vpstl.org

America’s Birthday Parade is an incredible spectacle of elaborate floats, choreographed dances and live performances – including some of the country’s most talented marching bands. Parading through the streets of downtown St. Louis in the shadow of America’s tallest monument, the Gateway Arch, this classic summer event is a celebration of our city, our people, our community, and our country… from sea to shining sea.


July 12        2024 SIU Day at Busch Stadium, siu.edu

The SIU Alumni Association invites all local alumni to join us for one of our summer traditions, the 2024 SIU Day at Busch Stadium. The event includes a pre-game gathering at the Tin Roof St. Louis and tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs game at 7 p.m.

July 13        8th Annual Michael Tocco Golf Classic, miketoccofoundation.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SATURDAY, JULY 13TH, 2024. WE NEED YOU AND YOUR GUESTS FROM 730AM TO 230PM. A FULL MORNING OF GOLF AND GAMES AND BEER AND PORK STEAKS.





July 13        F.I.R.E. Retirees 2nd Annual Black and White Fundraising Gala, athletes2fr.com

This in-person event promises to be an incredible experience with dinner, cocktails, and dancing the night away. With your attendance, you are contributing to an organization of retired black STL City firefighters whose mission is to promote hiring. This event has been postponed.

July 14 Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis 3rd Annual Pool Party

Get Ready for the Red Hot Season with our 3rd annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis Pool Party honoring John Russell. Enjoy yummy food, cocktails, + meet the cast from TWSTL Festival. Pool Chic attire- with a splash of red.






July 19-25   “Fiddler on the Roof”, The Muny, muny.org

Fiddler on the Roof returns for its 11th Muny production. The legendary musical tells the story of Tevye the milkman, who clings to the Jewish customs of Anatevka, his hometown in pre-Revolutionary Russia. As his daughters question these old-fashioned traditions and the world changes ominously around them, Tevye is challenged to find a new way to learn and to love.   

July 20        6th Annual Heroes for Autism 5K and Mile, letsdothis.com

Join us for the Annual Heroes for Autism 5K and Mile, a remarkable charity event dedicated to supporting the Freddie Ford Family Foundation's mission of raising awareness and acceptance of autism. This family-friendly extravaganza will take place on July 20, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the scenic Queeny Park in St. Louis, Missouri.

July 26-August 25   Disney’s “Newsies The Broadway Musical” STAGES St. Louis, stagesstlouis.org

It’s time to make headlines with Disney’s NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd pleasing, Tony Award-Winning musical that marks the first Disney production to be featured in STAGES’ mainstage season! This rousing tale takes us to New York City where a band of newsboys, led by the charismatic Jack Kelly, become unlikely heroes as they stand up to the titans of the publishing industry.

August

August 9-15     “In the Heights”, The Muny, muny.org

Before Hamilton, the visionary Lin-Manuel Miranda made a splash on Broadway with In the Heights. Set against the beats of salsa and hip-hop, the acclaimed musical tells the story of Usnavi, who longs to pick up his roots and move away from Washington Heights, the tight-knit New York City neighborhood that shaped him.

August 8-18 9th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis

Cat on A Hot Tin Roof

This Pulitzer Prize winning drama follows the story of the Pollitts, a wealthy southern family whose history of greed and deception looms overhead as the imminent death of the family’s patriarch approaches. Siblings and spouses go head to head to secure the Pollitt fortune, weaving an overwhelming web of mistruths.

Life Upon the Wicked Stage — A Collection of One Act Plays

In celebration of the history and the continuing charm of Grand Center, the Tennessee Williams Festival of St. Louis will present “Life Upon the Wicked Stage,” a program of three one-act plays with music, at the Curtain Call Lounge at the Fox, just steps from the bustling streets and locations where much of the action takes place.



August 14-16   24th Annual Kids & Clays Tournament and Dinner Auction

On Wednesday evening, guests will enjoy a country casual auction at Missouri Athletic Club downtown. Participants will then have their choice of participating in an 84-target tournament starting at 9:00am on either Thursday or Friday at NILO Farms in Illinois. The event will include breakfast, lunch, and beverages throughout the day.


August 27        Without Walls Digital Media Conference, Rung for Women, rung.org

Join Without Walls Digital Media Conference on Tuesday, August 27, at 8:00 AM at Rung for Women for a day filled with exciting speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a digital media pro or just starting, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn and grow in the industry.

August 28        “Hamilton”, Fabulous Fox, fabulousfox.com

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.