Soulard St. Louis

Tours & Events

The Soulard Business Association presents Bastille Days in Soulard. Inquiries should be made to Amie Booth at joaniestogo@sbcglobal.net.

 

French Heritage In Historic Soulard

21st Annual Soulard Bastille Days Festival

JULY 13TH - 15TH, 2007

 

FRIDAY, JULY 13TH

6:00 pm

A farewell gathering at the corner of Russell and Menard for Queen Marie Antoinette & King Louis.  Gather at Joanie’s, Johnny’s or The Bastille to send the King and Queen off to their dreaded fate.

6:30 pm

Walking street parade with marching krewes and royalty, led by “Joia” percussion group storming the streets of Soulard, gathering the mob for the beheading of King Louis & Queen Marie Antoinette.

7:00 pm

Mock beheading of the King & Queen in front of Nadine’s at 12th and Allen.

SATURDAY, JULY 14TH

8:00 am

Flea market to be held in Soulard Market Park, featuring a variety of art, handmade jewelry & clothing, and other items—up to 75 booths.

Noon

Free live music with “The Alley Mutts” Noon to 4:00 p.m.

BBQ & Beer booths available.

SUNDAY, JULY 15TH

9:00 am

The 21st Annual “Tour de Soulard” bike race through the streets of Soulard. 

The race is sanctioned by the United States Cycling Federation.  This popular neighborhood event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

 All proceeds from the three day festival to benefit The Soulard Safety Program.