ST. LOUIS — Paint the CITY Red!
St. Louis CITY SC will make their Audi 2023 MLS Cup playoff debut at 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. In preparation for the historic match, the team will be painting the region red.
“The energy around St. Louis is electric and the excitement for our playoffs debut is off the charts – our fans, local businesses, restaurants and neighborhoods are all coming together to show the world how St. Louis shows up and shows out for our regular-season Western Conference Champion CITY SC as we gear up for the playoffs,” said Matt Sebek, St. Louis CITY SC’s Chief Experience Officer.
CITY Red across the region
This week, St. Louis landmarks including Busch Stadium, St. Louis Wheel, Saint Louis Zoo, Kiener Plaza and more will be turning their lights to the iconic CITY Red color.
Statues across the region will also be donning the CITY Kit and scarf. The Runner Statue in Kiener Plaza and the Malcolm W. Martin statue in East St. Louis can already be seen in the gear.
CITY SC partners including Together Credit Union, Purina and Ameren will be showing their support with events and "All for CITY" playoff flags and banners.
CITY Red at restaurants
CITYPARK's restaurant partners will introduce special CITY Red-themed menu items for fans to enjoy. Here's a full list of brick-and-mortars participating:
- Anthonino’s: Meatball Sub on a CITY Red Hoagie
- Amighetti’s: Spicy CITY Red Amighetti's Special and CITY Red Raspberry Cannoli
- Balkan Treat Box: CITY Red Bosnian Cocktail
- BEAST Craft BBQ: Smoked Ribs with a Cherry Chipotle Sauce
- Bold Spoon Creamery: CITY Strawberry Ice Cream with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce
- Hank’s Cheesecakes: CITY Red Berry Cheesecake
- Ices Plain and Fancy: CITY Cherry-Limeade Ice Cream
- Wally’s: CITY Red Strawberry Kettle Corn
Fan participation
Fans can show their CITY spirit by using the hashtag #PaintTheCITYRed on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok with photos and videos on how they are painting the CITY Red. According to a press release, one fan will be picked to win a pair of playoff tickets for the first Best-of-3 match.
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