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March brings us St. Patrick’s Day and daylight savings – and with longer days, there will be plenty of events and activities to enjoy in the St. Louis region throughout the month. Remember, Metro is here to get you there safely, conveniently and comfortably.

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Check out the roundup of local events below, and download the Transit app to help you plan your trip, track your ride and pay your fare.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the Bi-State Area

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Belleville, IL – 3/12 at 11 a.m.
MetroLink – Belleville MetroLink Station
MetroBus – #1 Main-State Street, #15 Belleville-Shiloh/Scott Station, #16 St. Clair Square, #17 Carlyle Plaza-17^th Street

• The parade starts at 11 a.m., moving east on Main Street from 3rd to Oak Streets.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown St. Louis – 3/12 at 12 p.m.
MetroLink – Union Station MetroLink Station, Civic Center Transit Center, Stadium MetroLink Station, 8^th & Pine
MetroBus – More than a dozen MetroBus routes can get you to downtown St. Louis and the Civic Center Transit Center, near the parade route

• The 53rd annual Metropolitan St. Patrick’s Day Parade comes to downtown St. Louis on March 12, starting at noon from 20th & Market Street, traveling east on Market to Broadway, ending at Broadway and Clark Streets.

Dogtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival – 3/17 at 9 a.m.
MetroBus – #31 Chouteau, #59 Oakland, #90 Hampton

• The Dogtown Irish Festival begins at 9 a.m., highlighting the spirit and celebrated history of the Dogtown neighborhood, and featuring food, drinks, music and more. The Ancient Order of Hibernians’ parade begins at 11 a.m., with about 100 colorful floats saluting Irish heritage and culture.

Other March Events

Fat Tuesday Party Cruise at the Gateway Arch Riverboats – 3/1 from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
MetroLink – Lacledes Landing Metrolink Station

• It’s the best Tuesday of the year! Dress in Mardi Gras garb, eat your fill with themed concessions available for purchase, enjoy Fat Tuesday drink specials and dance to live DJ entertainment. The night ends with the crowning of the Fat Tuesday king and queen for best dressed Mardi Gras attire.

Tim Allen at Stifel Theatre – 3/4
MetroLink – Civic Center Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar

• Tim Allen comes to Stifel Theatre for one night only on March 4! Please note: You must be 18 years or older to attend this show.

Events at the Enterprise Center

MetroLink – Civic Center Transit Center

MetroBus Routes – #4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar

St. Louis Blues Games – Various Dates in March

• Take Metro Transit to the Enterprise Center to cheer on the St. Louis Blues! Get the full March schedule here.

Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament – 3/3-3/6

• The Missouri Valley Conference will conduct its 32nd St. Louis-based postseason men’s basketball championship when the State Farm MVC Tournament takes the hardwood at Enterprise Center, on March 3-6, 2022.  The State Farm MVC Tournament, also known uniquely as “Arch Madness” to Valley fans, will be played at Enterprise Center for the 28th time. With 32-straight years at the same neutral site, Arch Madness is the second-longest neutral site tenured collegiate tourney in the nation.

New Edition: The Culture Tour – 3/11 at 8 p.m.

• New Edition: The Culture Tour with Charlie Wilson and Special Guest Jodeci.

Eric Church: The Gather Again Tour – 3/12 at 8 p.m.

• It’s time to Gather Again! Catch 360° of Eric Church LIVE in the round at Enterprise Center on March 12, 2022.

Journey: Freedom Tour 2022 – 3/21 at 7:30 p.m.

• Journey: Freedom Tour 2022 comes to Enterprise Center on March 21 with very special guest Billy Idol!

Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour – 03/30 at 7:30 p.m.

• Elton John resumes his epic, 4-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center. The highly anticipated tour arrives in St. Louis at Enterprise Center on March 30.

Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester at Stifel Theatre – 3/18 at 7 p.m.
MetroLink – Civic Center Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar

• Hasan Minhaj comes to Stifel Theatre on March 18! Hasan Minhaj was the host and creator of the weekly comedy show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, which received a 2019 Peabody Award, a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award and was recognized for a 2020 Television Academy Honor.

Masks Are Required on Metro Transit

Per a federal mandate from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), masks are required while riding MetroBus, MetroLink and Metro Call‑A‑Ride, and while at MetroLink stations and Metro Transit Centers.

Plan Your Trip

To plan your trip to any of these great local events, use our online Trip Planner or download the Transit app to plan your trip and pay your fare, or contact Metro Transit Information at 314.231.2345 (phone) or 314.207.9786 (text), available 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.