Iron Barley and the Wedge are hosting an "unofficial" (i.e., not sponsored by Mardi Gras, Inc.) Mardi Gras celebration this evening. My comrade in blogging arms Chad Garrison has the details over on STLog.
www.soulardoktoberfest.comNow that I have your attention, take note: The Soulard Oktoberfest may be forced to move downtown this year.Alderwoman Phyllis Young, the Historic Soulard Market Merchant's Association, and a handful of neighborhood residents say the annual festival, now entering its sixth year, has outgrown its location in Soulard Park next to the market and that drunken revelers wreak havoc on homes in the surrounding area."People in Soulard have never shown that they mind a party," Y
Get your lederhosen and your beer steins: It's Oktoberfest weekend here in St. Louis. Of course, the big party is in Soulard, where the party runs from 5 p.m.-midnight today, 11 a.m.-midnight tomorrow and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. Not in the mood for the Soulard crowds? Afraid of losing your bratwurst in the river of cheap beer? Consider visiting Alton Oktoberfest at St. Mary's Catholic Church (519 East Fourth Street). It's free! It runs 7-11 p.m. this evening, 1-11 p.m. tomorrow a
