2023
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The fishing derby is held during the Saturday of Michigan's summer free fishing weekend, which in 2023 is June 10. This event has been hosted with great success for more than twenty years! In 2012, the derby was re-named the Joe Scholtz Memorial Fishing Derby in honor of the former Mayor of St. Louis and the founder, organizer and driving force behind this wonderful day for the community. Joe passed away in 2011. Hundreds of people typically visit the Pine River in St. Louis's Leppien Park to try their hand at landing the biggest fish. Please be aware, derby participation is limited to shore fishing. Please pre-register for the derby by completing the registration form (download from the link, from the folder on this page, or pick-up a physical copy at City Hall) and returning to City Hall or by filling out this online registration form. Participants must check into Leppien Park prior to 9:00 a.m. Fishing is from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Visit downtown St. Louis (North Mill Street) on the second Wednesday of the summer months (June, July & August) for classic car cruise-in's! Look for more information closer to the date of the events.
Please join us for this traditional patriotic ceremony on the deck overlooking the river at St. Louis City Hall. The event is organized by our local Gleaners Harmony Arbor #273. The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. (Bring your own lawn chair.)
Visit downtown St. Louis (North Mill Street) on the second Wednesday of the summer months (June, July & August) for classic car cruise-in's! Look for more information closer to the date of the events.
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
While St. Louis traditionally celebrates Independence Day on the first Saturday of July, in 2023 the date for the celebration will be Saturday July 15th in order to ensure the availability of fireworks and crew. Click for more information about activities throughout the day.
Visit downtown St. Louis (North Mill Street) on the second Wednesday of the summer months (June, July & August) for classic car cruise-in's! Look for more information closer to the date of the events.
St. Louis is a stop on the Old US-27 Motor Tour. Hundreds of cars--many of them fully restored antiques--traverse the state, stopping in 13 cities along the way. The cars typically fill three blocks in downtown St. Louis. This car show is free and open to the public.
Join the St. Louis V.F.W. Color Guard on a lap around the St. Louis High School Track followed by a traditional walk across the bridge. A free pancake breakfast will be served after the walk in Clapp Park.
Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Downtown St. Louis businesses hold their own Trick or Treat hours, since they're normally closed during traditional trick-or-treat hours. Children 12 and under are invited to visit participating downtown businesses between 3 and 5 p.m. on Thursday October 26th to receive candy!
Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of St. Louis are Tuesday October 31st from 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. The St. Louis Police & Fire Departments and the First Baptist Church will host a candy safety check and hot dog cookout during Trick-or-Treat hours (details to be provided closer to Halloween).
Each year the St. Louis VFW Post #3055 and the American Legion sponsor events on Veterans Day, November 11. The ceremony is held at the War Monument at the intersection of M-46, Michigan Avenue and North Mill Street. Look for more information closer to the date of the event.
St. Louis kicks off the holiday season with its Small Town Family Christmas parade on the first Thursday in December. The parade begins at the intersection of Mill and North Street and concludes near the high school. A reception with Santa and Mrs. Claus begins after the parade.