St. Louis

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Louis is comprised of more than 120 units, including marching bands, floats, huge cartoon character balloons, more than 5,000 marchers and lots of clowns.

Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly Mardi Gras fun. Activities include a variety of arts and crafts, balloon artists, magicians, stilt walkers, jugglers, mask and crown making, free popcorn and refreshments, giveaways, making a shoebox float and more. 

DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon combines humor, fire-breathing action, and epic adventure! In this captivating story, a young Viking defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes—a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Experience the thrill of this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. 

When school is on break, kids can spend the day at the Saint Louis Zoo! At the Zoo's Black Friday Camp: Shop Till You Drop, campers will learn about how the products we purchase affect endangered species and habitats around the world.

A Kwanzaa ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, authentic African drumming and musical performances.

This traditional Jewish holiday celebration includes festive Israeli music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony and more.

Welcome the holiday season at Kiener Plaza with the lighting of the Salvation Army Tree of Lights, live entertainment, and ice skating at the Winterfest Ice Rink.