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Saturday, September 26, 2026
Tower Grove Park, St. Louis
Tower Grove Pride is St. Louis's community-powered independent Pride — a free two-day festival (Sep 26-27, 2026) in Tower Grove Park at South Grand & Arsenal, with multiple stages, 150+ vendors, food courts, and a Sunday parade. Distinct from June's downtown PrideFest St. Louis.
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Sat, Sep 26
11 AM - 6 PM
Tower Grove Park
Day one of Tower Grove Pride 2026 — Saturday, Sep 26, 11 AM-6 PM in Tower Grove Park: stages, 150+ vendors, food courts, and the park in full color. Free.

Sun, Sep 27
11 AM - 5 PM
Tower Grove Park
Day two of Tower Grove Pride 2026 — Sunday, Sep 27, 11 AM-5 PM in Tower Grove Park, wrapping around the 1 PM parade. Stages, vendors, and food courts. Free.

Sun, Sep 27
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Tower Grove Park
The Tower Grove Pride 2026 parade steps off Sunday, Sep 27 at 1:00 PM through Tower Grove Park — floats, marching groups, and neighborhood organizations. Free.

Sat, May 15
10 AM - 9 PM
Downtown Springfield
Springfield PrideFest 2027 is expected May 15. Guide to the PrideFest street festival in downtown Springfield. Official dates pending.
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