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As we enter November there are plenty of events and activities in the St. Louis area to attend, and Metro is here to get you there.

With our $5 Day Pass, you can enjoy unlimited rides on MetroBus and MetroLink for an entire day – at one great low price.

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.Several MetroBus routes will be detoured during the special events due to street closures but we will get you as close as we can to the event venue.

38th Annual Veterans Day Parade (10:30 a.m.) and the St. Patrick’s Center Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk (9:30 a.m.) – 11/06
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

• The 6th Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk, Presented by Keeley Companies, at Soldier’s Memorial in Downtown St. Louis. This will be a fun-filled day where people of all ages come together and race to end veteran homelessness. In honor of our service men and women, the Missouri History Museum and City of St. Louis will host the St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Observance Parade immediately following the event.The annual Veterans Day Parade will begin at 10:30am and proceed down Market Street to Soldiers Memorial. Following the parade a ceremony and celebration with “Starlifter” (USAF Band of Mid-America) will play at Soldiers Memorial at noon.

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at the Saint Louis Galleria – 11/01-11/21
MetroLink – Richmond Heights Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #2 Red, #58 Chesterfield Valley

• Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like you’ve never seen it before. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will be in St. Louis at the Starry Night Pavilion at Saint Louis Galleria for a limited engagement. Don’t miss this stunning journey into the world of Vincent Van Gogh.

Family Night with Fredbird at Cardinals Nation Restaurant and Bar – 11/03, 11/17, 11/24
MetroLink – Stadium MetroLink Station
MetroBus Routes – #40 N. Broadway

• Head to Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar during select Wednesday nights this offseason for Family Night with Fredbird. Kids eat FREE from 5-9 p.m., there are games and prizes, and a chance to meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl on Cherokee Street – 11/06 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
MetroBus Routes – #8 Shaw Cherokee, #10 Lindell Gravois, #11 Chippewa, and #70 Grand

• The annual Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl returns for its 9th edition on Saturday, November 6. Mark your calendars for this day-long celebration of local music and dance styles taking place in Cherokee’s bars, shops, and in the open air.

Luke Combs: What You See Is What You Get Tour at the Enterprise Center – 11/06 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

• Luke Combs brings his What You See Is What You Get Tour to Enterprise Center on November 7 with special guests Ashley McBryde and Ray Fulcher.

Saint Louis Half Marathon (7:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.) and 5K (8 a.m. and 9 a.m.) in Forest Park – 11/07
MetroLink – Forest Park-DeBaliviere Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #2 Red, #16 City Limits, #91 Olive, #97 Delmar

• The Saint Louis classic road race returns for its 50th anniversary. The Saint Louis Track Club will host the Saint Louis Half Marathon and 5K on November 7, 2021. World renowned Forest Park remains the centerpiece attraction of the Saint Louis Track Club’s Half Marathon. Runners and walkers will wind their way past the iconic institutions and beautiful scenery of Forest Park. This year’s start and finish line are along the boulevard in front of The Muny on #1 Theatre Drive.

Bert Kreischer: The Berty Boy Relapse Tour at Stifel Theatre – 11/11 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 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

• Coming off of his hugely successful outdoor run, the Hot Summer Nights Tour 2020, as the first-ever stand-up comedian to embark on a drive-in comedy tour, renowned comedian, podcast host, and author Bert Kreischer brings his The Berty Boy Relapse Tour to Stifel Theatre on November 11.

Blues Cruise at the Gateway Arch Riverboats – 11/11 boards at 8 p.m.
MetroLink – Laclede’s Landing MetroLink Station
MetroBus Routes – #40 N. Broadway

• The Mississippi River and blues music are a match made in heaven. Come see for yourself aboard this lively cruise celebrating a St. Louis tradition. This long-standing cruise series features some of the region’s best blues artists, from local favorites to up-and-comers.

Decked Out Divas: A Floating Drag Show at the Gateway Arch Riverboats – 11/11 boards at 8:30 p.m.
MetroLink – Laclede’s Landing MetroLink Station
MetroBus Routes – #40 N. Broadway

• Enjoy a night of fabulous, floating high-falutin’ fun aboard the city’s one and only boat cruise turned drag show. Hosted by drag queen extraordinaire Jade Sinclair, this late-night drag show features St. Louis divas working the stage for your amusement. So pull up a chair, grab a cocktail and enjoy a night out on the water. Reservations are required. Ages 21+ only. Cash bar available.

Surfaces: Good 2 Be Back Tour 2021 at The Pageant – 11/14 at 7:15 p.m.
MetroLink – Delmar Loop Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #2 Red, #16 City Limits, #91 Olive, #97 Delmar

• Good 2 Be Back Tour 2021: Surfaces with Verzache and Public Library Commute

Pretty Woman: The Musical at the Fabulous Fox Theater – 11/16-11/28
MetroBus Routes: #10 Gravois-Lindell, #70 Grand, #97 Delmar

• Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, is now on tour. Pretty Woman the film was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990. Now, 30 years later, Pretty Woman: The Musical delivers on all the iconic moments you remember. Get ready to experience this dazzling theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Are you ready to fall in love all over again?

Thanksgiving Day Parade in Downtown St. Louis – 11/25 at 8:45 a.m.
MetroLink – Civic Center Transit Center, Stadium MetroLink Station, and 8th and Pine MetroLink Station
MetroBus Routes – #4 Natural Bridge, #10 Lindell Gravois, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 M.L. King, #40 N. Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar

• Head downtown on the morning of Thanksgiving for the second largest Thanksgiving parade in the nation and you’ll see one our electric buses in the big parade.

Belleville Santa Parade in Downtown Belleville – 11/26 at 10 a.m.
Belleville Transit Center, accessible on MetroLink Red Line trains or MetroBus – #1 Main-State Street, #15 Belleville-Shiloh/Scott Station, #16 St. Clair Square, #17 Carlyle Plaza-17th Street

• Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to town during the annual Santa Parade in downtown Belleville. For details, including a parade route map, and other holiday event information, click here.

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.