What’s Happening in STL in March? St. Pats, Cardinals Opening Day Festivities Plus Other Events 2025

There is a lot going on in St. Louis in March…

St. Patrick’s Day Events

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 15

In downtown St. Louis, the 56th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 15, starting at noon. One of the top St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country, it encompasses more than 120 units, including marching bands, floats and balloons. More than 250,000 spectators – donning festive green attire, of course – regularly attend. Beginning at Market and 20th streets, the parade will proceed east to its conclusion at Broadway and Clark streets. See you there!

For a list of St. Patrick’s Day Events in St. Louis, go to ExploreStLouis.com CLICK HERE.

St. Patrick’s Day in Dogtown

March 17

The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Dogtown includes the Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade, more than 100 floats, a merchant village with Irish gifts and plenty of food and drink vendors. Dogtown United coordinates the parade and Irish festival to highlight the unique spirit and vibrant history of the Dogtown neighborhood.

Leading up to Opening Day

“Spring Training” at the St. Louis Aquarium- Spring Break fun with animals an family activities March 14-30

St. Louis loves baseball and the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is celebrating Spring Break with the animals from Friday, March 14 – through Sunday, March 30 with its new Spring Training baseball-themed adventure.

Make this spring break unforgettable by taking your team to St. Louis Union Station, the region’s top family entertainment destination. Explore all seven amazing attractions, including t America’s most interactive aquarium, and the magnificent St. Louis Wheel.

Get the details at www.stlouisaquarium.com or via social media @aquariumstl.

ALL STAR ANIMALS: Some of the most beloved animals at the Aquarium have joined the Spring Break team. Those animals will be part of All-Star presentations each day. Sessions highlight a unique animal, providing guests with an unforgettable glimpse into their lives and the innovative training each All-Star participates in at the Aquarium. As a special keepsake, guests receive a collectible baseball card featuring the star of the show. All-Star presentations will be held at the Ambassador Animal Stage at 10 am and 2 pm daily and will feature rotating visits by the two-toed sloth, southern tamandua, six-banded armadillo, digging salamander, African grey parrot, Virginia opossum, and the sulcata tortoise.

NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTERS: Celebrate Spring Break with the Aquarium’s otters every day. The three furry siblings will be featured in presentations at their habitat at 11 am and 3 pm. Otters Sawyer, Thatcher and Finn — named for the Mark Twain characters — will be fed during the presentations at their land habitat.

SEE SHARK TWAIN: The St. Louis Aquarium’s toothsome mascot, Shark Twain, will be hosting meet and greets every day during Spring Training. Shark Twain appearances happen every day at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm. Don’t miss a chance to meet this larger-than-life very friendly shark.

BUILD A DREAM TEAM & DESIGN A JERSEY: Join Shark Twain to form an amazing water conservation baseball team. It’s a scavenger hunt with a watery twist. Collect signatures from 12 of the Aquarium’s amazing animals and rally support to protect precious water resources. Stop by KidZone to design a baseball jersey for your personal Dream Stream Clean Team.

GET A FREE BASEBALL: Each day of Spring Training the first 25 guests with a child’s ticket will get a free baseball. The baseball willl have the Spring Training logo on one side and the Rawling logo on the other, courtesy of St. Louis-based Rawlings Sporting Goods.

DOUBLE PLAY DEAL AT THE ST. LOUIS WHEEL: Spring breakers can save all day with the Wheel Park Double Play Deal. Guests get unlimited rides on the Wheel and Carousel and unlimited Mini Golf games along with $25 in carnival game play for one price. Tickets are available online or in person. Visit the Wheel Park ticket window to redeem the game vouchers and get a Double Play wristband. The 200-foot observation wheel and the other rides and games are open daily. www.thestlouiswheel.com. @stloouiswheelpark

St. Louis Union Station, a National Historic Landmark opened in 1894, was once the biggest and busiest train terminal in the nation. It is now home to the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton; the hands-on, hands-wet St. Louis Aquarium; the 200-foot-tall St. Louis Wheel; the St. Louis Carousel; St. Louis Mini-Golf; Selfie Express, a photo illusion attraction; the

A-Maze-Ing Mirror Maze; and the St. Louis Ropes Course. Food offerings at the Station include the Soda Fountain retro-style diner; Train Shed, a gastro pub; The Pitch soccer-themed tavern; the casual 1894 Cafe; and the elegant Station Grille.

Opening Day Pep Rallies and Events

Ballpark Village

601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO
Public 
Celebrate Cardinals Opening Day at St. Louis’ premiere sports watch destination on Thursday, March 27th!
FREE Opening Day Pep Rally hosted by Todd Thomas and Team Fredbird for entertainment, games, and giveaways in the Together Credit Union plaza. Make your game watch experience a home run in Bally Sports Live! with in-game audio and visual on the biggest screen in the Lou! Featuring live music from The Big Rigs & Queens Blvs

FOX 2 Pep Rally in Bally’s Sports Live in Ballpark Village

Cardinals Opening Day
Thursday, March 27, 2025 , 7:00am
Location
601 Clark Ave
St. Louis, MO
(314) 345-9481
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THE BIRDS ARE BACK

Celebrate Cardinals Opening Day at St. Louis’ premiere sports watch destination on Thursday, March 27th!

♥️Join other fans for the FREE Opening Day Pep Rally hosted by Todd Thomas and Team Fredbird for entertainment, games, and giveaways in the Together Credit Union plaza

♥️ Make your game watch experience a home run in Bally Sports Live! with in-game audio and visual on the biggest screen in the Lou! Featuring live music from The Big Rigs & Queens Blvs

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