ST. LOUIS — It's the first weekend of May and there are lots of events happening around the St. Louis area. If you're looking for fun weekend activities for you and the kids, we have you covered.
Keyway Gala
First up is Keyway's Gala: A Million Dreams. It takes center stage tomorrow evening at the River City Event Center on May 4. The one-night-only gala and auction will be filled with celebration, advocacy, and community. Keyway assists women in the criminal justice system to support their transition to family and community. Mary Caltrider will serve as emcee for the event. You can learn more and register online.
Florissant Valley of Flowers Parade: Sponsored by Scott Credit Union
You can catch the Show Me Team and 5 On Your Side Personnel at the Florissant Valley of Flowers Parade this Sunday. The parade is the conclusion of a three-day festival that celebrates the first full weekend in May. There will be carnival rides tonight, food, and other games. The parade kicks off Sunday at 1:45 sponsored by our friends at Scott Credit Union. The parade starts at the James J. Eagan Center (Waterford Dr. and Parker Rd.), proceeds left on Parker Rd. to New Florissant Rd., turns left on New Florissant Rd. to Rue St. Francois, continues right to rue St. Ferdinand, goes left to Washington St. then right on Washington St. where it disperses after passing the Duchesne Grounds on Washington St.
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Kentucky Derby
Tomorrow, May 4, is the 150th Kentucky Derby! Churchill Downs will be busy, with the most exciting two minutes in sports!
There will be 20 horses who earn a spot, You can watch right here on 5 on your side, starting at 1:30 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo
This Sunday is known as Cinco de Mayo and there will be plenty of celebrations happening across the St. Louis area.
You can walk through Cherokee Street for their annual Cinco de Mayo festival happening tomorrow from 11 to 8 p.m. It is one of the largest and most diverse festivals in St. Louis. It brings together more than 30,000 attendees to celebrate the rich, multicultural, spirited, and eclectic community within the Cherokee Street neighborhood and surrounding area.