ST. LOUIS — The 56th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the 47th Annual Michelob Ultra Run will take place in downtown St. Louis this Saturday morning, bringing festive celebrations to the city.
The parade will start at noon at 8th and Market Streets, featuring marching bands, floats, and cartoon character balloons. Prior to the parade, the Michelob Ultra Run will begin at 9 a.m. near Ballpark Village, offering a 5-mile run and a 3K shuffle through Midtown and back downtown.
“The parade’s been going on since 1970. What makes it special is that it brings the community together downtown; it brings more vitality and economic growth to the city itself,” said Kevin Griffin, Parade Director.
Parade Director Kevin Griffin emphasized the importance of planning ahead due to potential route closures along Market Street. He advised attendees to park early and safely, noting that while the weather might be treacherous this evening, it is expected to clear up by tomorrow morning.
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