Saturday, November 21, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Downtown St. Louis

St. Louis, Let’s Kick Off the Holiday Season!

The holidays are rolling into downtown St. Louis! Join us for the 42nd Thanks-For-Giving Parade, presented by VP Saint Louis, for an afternoon packed with festive floats, marching bands, drumlines, dance groups and plenty of hometown spirit.

Bring the family, gather your friends and find your spot along the parade route. From vibrant displays and musical floats to talented performers from across the St. Louis region, there’s something to make everyone smile. And, of course, no Thanks-For-Giving Parade would be complete without a special appearance by Santa Claus himself!

VP Saint Louis is proud to partner with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to bring our community together for this beloved St. Louis tradition and help kick off the most wonderful time of the year.

Make a day of it. Bring your holiday spirit. We’ll see you downtown!

Community Impact

Giving is at the heart of it.

Celebrating community means caring for it, too. We’ll share this year’s charitable partner and ways to give as details are confirmed.