Fair St. Louis Kicks Off July 3rd

Fair St. Louis 2007 kicks off at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 3^rd. The fair reopens with the VP Parade at 10:00 am on July 4^th and ends with the traditional fireworks display over the Mississippi river on the evening of the 4th.

In recent years, Fair St. Louis replaced the week long VP Fair in downtown St. Louis. The shorter fair costs less, causes less damage on the St. Louis riverfront, and allows for more quality entertainment.

In previous years, the Eads Bridge was closed during Fair St. Louis and transformed into the Eats Bridge, which allowed Fair patrons to walk the bridge and purchase a variety of St. Louis' favorite foods. This year, the Eads Bridge will remain open for vehicle traffic. The same great traditional Fair foods can be found throughout the fairgrounds.

Fun family activities are provided by the St. Louis Rams cheerleaders, the Magic House, the City Museum, jugglers, and musical acts.

If traveling by Metrolink, use the Laclede's Landing station for easy access to the main stage. Admission to the grounds and concerts is free. No coolers or pets (except service animals). Alcoholic beverages must be purchased on the fairgrounds and cannot be brought into the fair.

Fair St. Louis Schedule:

Tuesday

6:00 p.m. - Fair Opens

6:00-8:00 p.m. - Family Fun Village Open (see schedule below)

6:15 p.m. - Colbie Caillat on the Main Stage

7:00 p.m. - Lifehouse on the Main Stage

8:00 p.m. - Goo Goo Dolls on the Main Stage

9:15 p.m. - Fireworks over the Mississippi

10:00 p.m. - Fair Closes

Wednesday

10:00 a.m. - 130^th Annual Veiled Prophet (VP) Parade (begins at Washington & 4^th, travels south on 4^th to Market, then west on Market to Union Station - includes high school bands from Alton, Belleville, Collinsville, O'Fallon, and Mater Dei)

11:00 a.m. - Fair Opens

11:00 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Family Fun Village Open

1:00 p.m. - Everlife on the Main Stage

2:00, 3:30, 5:00 p.m. - Purina Incredible Dog Team

6:30 p.m. - Kim Massie on the Main Stage

8:00 p.m. - Cyndi Lauper on the Main Stage

9:15 p.m. - Fireworks over the Mississippi

10:00 p.m. - Fair Closes

Family Fun Village Kids Stage Schedule:

Tuesday

7:15 p.m. - St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders

Wednesday

11:15 a.m. - Muny Teens

12:00 p.m. - Ashley Tate Dance Studio

12:45 p.m. - Muny Kids

3:00 p.m. - St. Louis Arches

3:45 p.m. - Mad Science of St. Louis

4:30 p.m. - Kuk Sool Won

5:15 p.m. - St. Louis Arches

6:00 p.m. - Show Me Sound Drum Line

6:45 p.m. - St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders

7:30 p.m. - Show Me Sound Drum Line

SOURCES:
http://www.bnd.com/233/story/70093.html
http://www.ksdk.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=123339