Part of the Gay St. Louis Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Tower Grove Park
Day two of Tower Grove Pride — Sunday, September 27, 11 AM-5 PM in Tower Grove Park, wrapping the weekend around the 1 PM parade. Stages, 150+ vendors, and food courts. Free and open to all.
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Sat, Sep 26
11 AM - 5 PM
Tower Grove Park, St. Louis
Tower Grove Pride 2026 — Sep 26-27 in Tower Grove Park, St. Louis. Free two-day festival, Sunday parade, The Grove's gay bars, and where to stay.

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
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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