The wait is over! St. Louis’ Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Festival is finally back, in person, on May 7. Organizers are expecting this year’s turnout to be the largest attendance they've seen yet—so enjoy these tips from Festival Vendor Coordinator Adina O’ Neill on making the most of your Cinco de Mayo experience.
The sun is out! Come soak up the spring weather on the street's patios and enjoy live music, comedy shows, and even a little litter pick up.
Are you a wiz at designing beautiful event posters or engaging social media graphics? Do you live around Cherokee Street and want to use your writing skills to promote your local community? You're in luck!
The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District (CID) is looking for both a graphic designer and a copywriter to help amp up our promotion of our diverse community, independent small businesses and unforgettable events.
Does that sound like you? Check out both of the requests for proposals below and submit your information by Wednesday April 6th at 5PM.
Graphic Designer — Request for Proposals
Copywriter — Request for Proposals
Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to info@cherokeestreet.com!
Break out of your winter hibernation and enjoy a packed weekend on Cherokee Street — complete with a new gallery opening at Monaco, a masquerade at Blank Space and a makers market at Earthbound beer feat. Fattened Caf Filipino bbq.
Whether you are only visiting or planning a fun staycation, these St. Louis Airbnbs offer everything you need, plus personality and adventure.
Cherokee Street hosted the inaugural Brass Band Blowout on Saturday February 12th, 2022. For the first time ever, St. Louis's top brass bands shared the stage together, featuring Saint Boogie Brass Band, Red & Black Brass Band and Funky Butt Brass Band. The sold-out show was hosted by Cherokee Street Foundation, the street's nonprofit organization that brings Cherokee Street to life by hosting authentic and unforgettable events. The first Brass Band Blowout was made possible with support from Cruzan Rum, Red Bull & KDHX.
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Perhaps the way to your lovers heart is through a one-of-a-kind bouquet flowers from Flowers & Weeds, or maybe you're dealing with someone a bit outside the box who would enjoy a bouquet of conchas from El Chico Bakery. No matter the person, Cherokee Street is here to help! Find a few of the many treats for your Valentine or special nights available on Cherokee!
For the Traditionalist
Flowers or Plants from
Flowers & Weeds
"Order your Valentine’s Day flowers from flowersandweeds.com. During check out you will get a little box to communicate any desires you want to see in your flowers. For example you can write: “They love pink” or “no lilies please” or “yellows, not traditional Vday, no roses” and we will do our best to create something beautiful for you! This little box is also where you will leave a note for the recipient if you’re planning a delivery. We love spreading the love!"
Chocolates & Sweets from
Ginkgo Snacks
Ginkgo Snacks at 2309 Cherokee is stocked full of everything a sweets lover could dream of — from Bissinger's chocolates to penny candy.
See what's in store >>
Handmade soaps, candles & incense
from Green Earth Art Company
or Love Goddess Healing
Treat yourself or someone special to some self care essentials, like this locally made Sugar Magnolia Botanicals soap available at Green Earth Art Company. Or the countless crystals and candles at Love Goddess Healing.
For the Foodie
Choncha Bouquet
from El Chico Bakery
"Need a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweet heart? How about a bouquet of conchas or a pink heart concha? El Chico Bakery is accepting pre-orders! A bouquet of six pink conchas is just $12!
Learn more >>
Valentine's Day Breakfast
@ Morning Glory Diner
In desperate search for a restaurant open on Valentine's Monday? Switch things up and try breakfast or lunch at Morning Glory Diner. If the chicken and johnny cakes aren't the way to your lover's heart, dare I say you've bet on the wrong horse.
Best of all - no reservations needed.
Follow @morningglorydinerstl
For the Creative
Valentine's Day Art
by Sheppard Studios
Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for Valentine's Day? Check out what's in store from Cherokee Street artist Mark Sheppard at Sheppard Studios. Stop by his gallery Thursday-Saturdays at 2306 Cherokee or explore what's available on Etsy.
Follow @ArtistMarkS
For the Date Night
Love Buzz Immersive Weed + Romance Experience
Friday February 13th
@ The Cola Lounge
"The Cola Lounge invites you and your most loved bud to join us for a multisensory celebration of love for each other and love for the plant. *Space is extreemly limited and times are firm. Please RSVP ASAP. There will be two seatings at 1pm and 3pm."
More info >>
GiveWhatYouCan Yoga Class
February 14
@ Cherokee Street Yoga Collective
Connect with your partner or yourself at a class at Cherokee Street Yoga Collective. Their group classes are Give What You Can and welcome participants of all experience levels.
Book a class >>
Brunch (or dinner) in a Bubble
@ Empire Hall
Saturday February 12th
Enjoy a romantic meal in a bubble in a building! Presented by Chakq Nation and hookah by 4EvaSmoking, tickets are $20 and include food and drink. RSVP Required.
More info >>
Poetry + Open Mic
Friday February 11th
@ JC's Supplies 4 Beauty
Head to JC's Supplies 4 Beauty at 2742 Cherokee on Friday to get in the mood for Valentines Day. They'll be featuring an open mic, with wine, chocolates and lingerie available from Kinkyy Kulture.
More info >>
Planning for the future?
Check out the full calendar of what's coming up on Cherokee Street!
This post will be updated as more Valentine's treats and experiences become available. Have an offering on Cherokee Street? Let us know at info@cherokeestreet.com.
St. Louis’s Cinco de Mayo festival will return to Cherokee Street on Saturday May, 7th 2022, after two years of in-person event cancellations due to the COVID19 pandemic.
The Cinco de Mayo festival on Cherokee Street began more than 15 years ago and is now organized by Cherokee Street Foundation — the street’s events nonprofit. In 2022, organizers plan to bring back many memorable features of Cherokee Street’s annual celebrations, including three music stages, food, drink & creative vendor booths featuring Cherokee St. businesses and other partners and the Lucha Libre wrestling ring. Community members also plan to host the People’s Joy Parade, traditionally on the same day.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing the Cinco de Mayo festival back in 2022,” said John Joern, co-organizer of the festival. “We heard from so many people over the past two years who were very sad that the festival wasn’t taking place in 2020 and 2021. It showed us how much the festival really means to St. Louisans and made us all the more excited to bring it back in 2022.”
The return of the festival is also a boost for Cherokee Street’s small businesses. “In years past, the Cinco de Mayo festival signified the largest sales day of the year for many of the street’s businesses. It means a lot for our district to be able to bring the event back and continue to shore up these businesses as they recover from the pandemic,” said Emily Thenhaus, director of the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District and Cherokee Street Foundation.
As festival plans get underway, festival organizers are working closely with the City of St. Louis Office of Special Events to ensure the event is held in accordance with the City’s COVID-19 health and safety regulations.
In 2020, the festival was cancelled in March after COVID19 shutdowns were announced and organizers pivoted to host a virtual Cinco de Mayo celebration in partnership with Do314. In 2021, the street hosted Taco de Oro: Cherokee Street’s Taco Bracket throughout the month of May in lieu of the festival to drive support to the street’s restaurants and bars.
For more information on Cinco de Mayo plans for 2022, see cincodemayostl.com and follow @CincoDeMayoSTL on Instagram and Facebook.
Feeling festive? Head to Cherokee Street this weekend to enjoy a holiday fundraiser at The Luminary, a holiday parody of the 1982 classic "The Thing", and many opportunities to finish (or start) your holiday shopping & support small businesses at the same time.
FRIDAY
Sip & Shop
4 - 6 PM
@ Your Friend's Apartment
Start your weekend off with champagne and knock out some holiday shopping with special Friday hours at Your Friend's Apartment. Stock up on home goods & great thrifted accessories before they're gone!
Follow @YourFriendsApartment
Tinsel: A 70's Themed Holiday Party & Fundraiser
7PM - 10PM
@ The Luminary Center for the Arts
Join The Luminary for their winter fundraiser Tinsle, a holiday party. The party kicks off with DJ Limewire Prime, artist-designed cocktails, a polaroid photobooth, raffel and prizes. Event tickets include 2 Tinsel-Tickets, which may be redeemed for drinks & activities throughout the night.
Get Your Tickets >>
"Mistakes Were Made" Comedy Open Mic Night
Show at 8PM
@ Apotheosis Comics & Lounge
Apotheosis Comics & Lounge is now open at Cherokee & Jefferson and they're starting out their second location with some laughs. Head to the shop Friday for their weekly comedy open mic. Want to throw your hat in the ring? Sign up starts at 7pm.
The Gaslight Squares
7PM-10PM
@ Yaquis on Cherokee
Grab your vax card and head to Yaqui's for The Gaslight Squares — every Friday night from 7-10pm. No cover. Vax card or negative covid test needed for entry.
The Thing Holiday Parody
FRIDAY & SATURDAY**
Shows at 8PM & 11 PM
@ 2720 Cherokee
Catch the final performances of The Thing Holiday Parody — presented by Cherokee Street Theater Company. This live theatrical performances relives the 1982 thriller The Thing — with all of its alien glory.
Four shows left on Friday December 10th & Saturday December 11th! Don't miss it!
Get Tickets >>
SATURDAY
Tinsel: Holiday Market
Saturday & Sunday**
10AM - 3PM
@ The Luminary Center for the Arts
As part 2 of their Tinsel holiday celebration, The Luminary is set to host a 2-day holiday market featuring local artists & artisans — including Switchgrass Spirits, Maedup & Shape Shift Clay, Monaco and many more.
Shopping at the market is free & open to all! Stop by and knock out some holiday shopping.
Learn more >>
Maker Market
11 AM
@ The Fortune Teller Bar
Three Cherokee Street makers will be selling their wares at The Fortune Teller Bar this Saturday. Stop by and support! Vax card or negative COVID test required for entry.
Follow @TheFortuneTellerBar >>
Bonus: The Fortune Teller now has the bar stools back! Stop by for a drink and chat up your favorite bartenders!
Peacelords Balcony Concert
2 - 4 PM
@ LA Marler Gallery
Stroll by LA Marler Gallery at 2308 Cherokee between 2-4pm and enjoy the sweet sounds of the Peacelords from the upper balcony — featuring music by Milo Gralnick & Jeffry Sporleder. Stop inside the gallery for some one-of-a-kind art that makes great gifts!
Champagne & Sneakers Benefit Party
5 - 9 PM
@ Hiz X Hrz Apparel
@HizxHrzApparel presents our first annual "Champagne & Sneakers" benefit party December 11 starting at 5pm. We have partnered with STL area food bank so be sure to wear your best sneakers and bring a can good or personal item to help! We will also do a music tribute to the legend @virgilabloh. Complimentary champagne while it lasts 21+ older.
Follow @HizxHrzApparel >>
Fattened Caf Pop-Up
6 - 8:30 PM
@ Earthbound Beer
This Saturday night catch The Fattened Caf at @earthboundbeer from 6PM- 8:30PM for a Filipino bbq dinner. We got your fave, pinoy style rib tips 🤤 and chef fave, Monggo! If you’re wondering, Monggo is the epitome of Filipino beans. It’s a savory mung bean stew!Get some this Saturday, kaibigan!
See the menu >>
Rum Drum Ramblers
8 - 10 PM
@ Yaqui's on Cherokee
Catch a jumpin' live performance by Rum Drum Ramblers this Saturday at Yaqui's. No cover & band tips appreciated! Vax card or negative COVID test needed for entry.
Planning for the future?
Check out the full calendar of what's coming up on Cherokee Street!
The 14th annual Print Bazaar on Cherokee kicks off this Saturday December 4th! Head to the street between 11 AM and 6PM to shop from more than 100 local & regional artists — offering prints, paintings and photographs, screen printed clothing, greeting cards and one-of-a-kind-art.
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Community Improvement District
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St. Louis, MO 63118
Cherokee Street
Community Improvement District
Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved
3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118
Cherokee Street
Community Improvement District
Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved
3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118
Cherokee Street
Community Improvement District
Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved
3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118