End of Summer Events in St. Louis

Learn about interesting and fun events happening throughout the city in the month of august.

July 11, 2019 | 2 min reading time

This article is 5 years old. It was published on July 11, 2019.

August is at the tail end of summer but events around the city are still humming throughout the month. Below are some of the more interesting and fun events happening throughout the city in the month of August.

Blues at the Arch by the National Blues Museum

The partnership between the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the National Blues Museum, and the National Park Service brings renowned blues artists to the Arch grounds for free concerts on Fridays in August 

Dates:
  • Friday, Aug 23, 2019
  • Friday, Aug 30, 2019
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Gateway Arch National Park, North Gateway by the Eads Bridge.

 

Festival of Nations

This August, more than 125,000 visitors will gather for two days to celebrate the many cultures of our region’s newcomers and long-timers. Annually, the International Institute produces the festival in collaboration with more than 100 local ethnic and international organizations. 
 
Dates:  Saturday, Aug 24th &  Sunday, August 25th 
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: At Tower Grove Park near Grand and Arsenal streets
 
 

 

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  1. Blocking Right of Way Permits Blocking Right of Way Permits are required for any activity that will block any portion of the public right of way (streets and sidewalks) such as dumpster placement, moving truck, block parties, construction related street closures.
  2. Obtain a Special Event Permit Outlines the process to apply for a permit to hold a large event in the City of St. Louis, such as a Parade, Run and/or Walk, Cycling Race or Ride, Festival, Street Fair or Outdoor Concert.
  3. Driveway Permits Constructing a new driveway or reconstructing an existing driveway
  4. Sidewalk Permit A sidewalk permit is required for constructing a new sidewalk or reconstructing an existing sidewalk.
  5. Apply for a Drinking Fountain Combo Apply for the single drinking fountain (combo) attached to a fire hydrant when your event requires water for guests throughout the event site where fire hydrants are located.

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