City of St. Louis Government

Get ready for an action-packed weekend in St. Louis and the surrounding areas!

Whether you’re a sports fan, love running and walking outside, or are just looking for fun, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s what you should know:
• Expect temporary road closures. Be patient and give yourself plenty of time.
• Do not bring fireworks of any kind.
• Sign up for Notify STL in case of emergency alerts (www.stlouis-mo.gov/notifystl).
• Stay hydrated.

Here’s a sampling of the exciting things happening this weekend:
• Major League Pickleball Tournament – Chaifetz Arena
• St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo – Spirit of St. Louis Airport
• Reds vs. Cardinals – Busch Stadium
• International Soccer (Bosnia vs. Panama) – Energizer Park

We’re wishing everyone a safe and fantastic weekend in St. Louis!

Big news St. Louis!

The 2028 Olympic marathon trials are coming to our city!
From hosting the first-ever U.S. Olympics in 1904 to welcoming world-class athletes today, St. Louis continues to shine as a sports destination.

We’re thrilled to open our city to top runners from across the nation as they chase Olympic dreams and represent the red, white, and blue. A massive thank you to the St. Louis Sports Commission and everyone who worked tirelessly to make this a reality. Let’s show the world what St. Louis has to offer!

We’ve got exciting news for St. Louis! Mayor Cara Spencer recently appointed Stephen Davis as the City’s new Chief Economic Development Officer.

Stephen brings a wealth of experience in economic development, with a Bachelor’s from DePauw University and an MBA from Webster University. In his new role, he’ll serve as the mayor’s strategic advisor on business conditions and will be a key liaison to major private and institutional stakeholders, including employers, developers, and regional leaders. He will be responsible for defining and accelerating the City’s economic agenda, expanding the tax base, and addressing equity and racial disparities through targeted economic initiatives.

Join us in welcoming Stephen Davis as he works to drive growth and opportunity for our city!

The Pride Flag is flying high over Washington Square Park! Today, St. Louisans came together to kick off Pride Month with our annual flag raising.

Joined by Rev. Kim Mason from First Unitarian Church, Pride St. Louis INC’s Pride Royalty court, PROMO, the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Board, the LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, Alderman Shane Cohn, and Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, we head into the month with a beautiful reminder of unity, love, and the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community that makes our city shine.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈❤️

Over the next two weeks, repair crews will be working on sections of Grand Blvd. between Chouteau Ave. and McKean Ave. Due to the volume of traffic and businesses along this stretch, this work will be completed in two sections to limit impact to the South Grand business district.

Planned road work for the week of June 1, 2026:

🚧Grand Blvd.
Chouteau Ave. to Arsenal St., plus side street approaches - milling and paving

Final schedule determined by weather.

Two-way traffic will stay open, but no parking is allowed along the arterial sections where work is being completed. Please slow down and use caution when driving near crews or in lanes where the pavement has been removed.

Recently, Mayor Cara Spencer presented certificates to City employees in recognition of their hard work and dedication during life-saving Code Blue activities this past winter.

These incredible individuals devoted countless hours to serving our community and making a difference for our most vulnerable residents. This work saved lives!

Let’s take a moment to celebrate these honorees and all who dedicate their time, energy, and heart to creating lasting impact. Thank you for showing up and making St. Louis a better place!

Last week Mayor Cara Spencer and President Megan E. Green announced a Board Bill committing $230 million dollars from the Rams Settlement. $55 million dollars of that $230M package is scheduled to go to Downtown Revitalization.

Those funds will be broken down into five parts:

- Strategic Major Capital Projects
- Riverfront Fund
- Downtown Infrastructure
- Downtown Retail & Corridors Program
- Event Attraction

As a next step, we want to hear from you! If you like this settlement package, or if you have feedback, please let us know at stlouis.govocal.com.

The deadline is May 27th.

Today, we pause to honor our military heroes and remember the lives lost in service to our nation.

On Memorial Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals in our armed forces and we honor their unwavering dedication and sacrifice.