(Note: Please check out the websites for any events you intend to go to in case their plans have changed or there is news regarding the Memorial Day Weekend venues)
Memorial Day 2025 is celebrated Monday May 25, to honor the courage, sacrifice and enduring legacy of men and women who gave their lives in service to their country There will be various ceremonies around the Greater St. Louis Area and if you would like yours listed here, please email us at: Rains@STLSportsPage.com.
Memorial Day Ceremonies:
- Jefferson Barracks: Monday, May 26, 2025. Hours: 10 am., Area: South County Address:2900 Sheridan Rd., St. Louis, MO, Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (local time). The event will be held at the cemetery. In addition, the Gravois Trail (Scouts)District will hold a Memorial Day Good Turn ceremony on Sunday, May 25th, at 10:30 am.
- Soldiers Memorial on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The event will include a wreath-laying ceremony, a keynote address, and a musical tribute, honoring fallen service members. The event is open to the public.
Parades
Belleville: 2025 Memorial Day Parade
The City of Belleville, Illinois continues the tradition of the Memorial Day Parade, and this year it will be on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10am. The Parade starts at North 3rd & West ‘A’ Street; east on Main to Mascoutah Avenue; Mascoutah Avenue to Walnut Hill Cemetery. The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place after the parade at 11am at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Fun and Games
Check out ExploreStLouis.com for all your planning needs.
Since Memorial Day Weekend is a three-day weekend St. Louisans love to both observe the solemness of the holiday and also spend time with family and friends with the “official kickoff to summer.”
If you’re looking for more activities to fill your itinerary, check out EXPLORE ST. LOUIS events calendar.
The Cardinals are in town
Friday, May 23 — Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (7:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Miles Mikolas vs. TBA
- Cardinals Large Brim Straw Hat: 20,000 fans, ages 21 and older, presented by Budweiser. Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
- TV: Apple TV+Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Saturday, May 24 — Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (1:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: LHP Matthew Liberatore vs. TBA; TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- Masyn Winn Bobblehead: 20,000 fans, ages 16 and older, presented by Coca-Cola and Walmart. Gate open at 11:15 a.m.
- Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Sunday, May 25 — Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks (1:15 PM)
- Kids Replica Masyn Winn City Connect Jersey: 10,000 fans, ages 15 and younger, presented by Stifel. Gate open at 11:15 a.m.
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network. Radio: KMOX 104.1 FM/1120 AM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Grant’s Farm
GrantsFarm.com. 10501 Grant Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123
During Memorial Day weekend 2025, Grant’s Farm will be open for its regular weekend hours, which are 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, May 24th, and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 25th.
Return of “Summer Nights”- Band and Drone Show— Fridays, Saturdays, and select Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, join friends, family, or that potential special someone in the Bauernhof Courtyard. And settle in for an evening of great food, cold drinks, live music, and a spectacular drone show.
Memorial Day Weekend Date
St. Louis County Greek Festival Returns
May 23 to 26
Opa! The St. Louis County Greek Festival returns to Town & Country with live music, folk dancing, Greek cuisine and a vendor market. Held at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, visitors can also join church tours in between bites of spanakopita and baklava.
While you’re out and about in the area, make sure to share your photos with us using #ExploreStLouis, and you could be featured on our social pages.
& Juliet at the Fox
May 20 to June 1
For more information on this new show at the Fabulous Fox Theater:
Magic house Kick-Off to Summer
May 23
The Magic House will welcome summer with the opening of Sandcastle Beach this Friday. Take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for seashells in the sand and watch the creation of a 65-ton sandcastle! The special event will also feature the Bubble Bus from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and free ice cream from Prairie Farms while supplies last.
City Museum
City Museum has free admission for retired and active military all weekend as well Fri-Mon plus discounts for their family members.
Forest Park
St. Louis Zoo
Memorial Day Weekend: Friday-Monday, May 23-26, 2025
8 a.m.–6 p.m. Check their parking prices and see directions to the Zoo on the Parking and Maps page.
Note from the Zoo: The Zoo is open for regular hours after several days of storm cleanup. Some attractions and habitats including the Zooline Railroad and River’s Edge area of the Zoo are temporarily closed but should reopen later this week (in time for Memorial Day) The Butterfly Wing is closed for repair.
The Boathouse
Open all week 8am-8pm for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Paddle Boats, Canoes, Kayaks, Stand up Paddle boards, Bike rentals are available:
Monday thru Sunday 11:00-6:30
More Forest Park:
Missouri History Museum Free. May 21 @ 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Missouri History Museum Free. May 21 @ 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II
Soldiers Memorial Free May 21 @ 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939
Saint Louis Art Museum – May 21 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $2
African Arts Festival – cancelled (For more information: CLICK HERE)
