Looking for weekend plans in St. Louis? Look no further. Jazz concerts curbside at Iowa & Cherokee. A 17+ vendor artist market at The Whiskey Ring. WERQFEST meet & greet. And it doesn't stop there.
Cherokee Street's 2021 Cinco de Mayo festival has been cancelled, due to pandemic restrictions. While vaccinations are increasing and many things are moving in the right direction, we are not there yet for an event of this style and size - which traditionally convenes tens of thousands on one day to party on Cherokee.
But all is not lost. While we will not be partying in the street,there are still a number of ways we can celebrate Cinco safely and most importantly support our street's small businesses that rely on the annual festival.
Check out one of the delicious ideas we're cooking up below & stay tuned for more to come!
Throughout the month of May, taco lovers from around the region are invited to take a stroll down the Taco Walk-o-Fame, try 8 different featured tacos from taquerias and restaurants on Cherokee Street, and vote for their favorites via our online bracket.
The masterminds behind each of these Cherokee Street establishments have hand picked what they believe is the best taco on their menu. Last taco standing will win the prized Golden Taco Trophy.
Follow @CincoDeMayoSTL on Facebook & Instagram to stay up to date with the latest. Full bracket coming soon!
While the Cherokee St. Cinco de Mayo festival won't be in the streets this May, we're here to bring you the next best thing: Cinco de Mayo at Home.
We're spreading joy, not germs - and raising funds for the Show Up for Cherokee Street campaign, benefiting Cherokee Street small businesses & employees that are out of work due to COVID19.
Enjoy the virtual festival from the comfort of your very own lazyboy via Facebook Live at noon on Saturday May 2nd.
Want to make it on the big screen?
If you're a Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo vendor, performer, partner, or local business and want to participate, reach out to Emily at info@cherokeestreet.com
Statement from the 2020 Cinco de Mayo STL Organizers:
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Cinco de Mayo festival on Cherokee Street will not be taking place on Saturday May 2nd.
Festival organizers have been monitoring the public health crisis closely and have been in conversation with the City. Given their restrictions on issuing festival permits at this time and the CDC requirements limiting gatherings for the next eight weeks, it is no longer possible to move forward organizing a festival of this scale for May.
We know that this festival is a huge lifeline for many on our street. Our street hosts this festival each year first and foremost to celebrate and support Cherokee Street’s Hispanic and small business community and no virus will stop us from rallying for that community.
During the coming weeks, please do whatever you can to support the people and places on our street that are already feeling the pain from this crisis. Order take out. Buy a gift certificate. Check in with your neighbors, your favorite bartender or musician.
As this crisis passes, we hope to channel our festival plans into other dates and formats to support and celebrate Cherokee Street. Stay tuned for more info and please join us when we do get together. We all will need it.
Please forward any questions to info@cincodemayostl.com
Join your fellow Cherokee Street family and friends for the 7th Annual Cherokee Street Thanksgiving Potluck, on Tuesday November 26th, from 6 to 10 PM at 2720 Cherokee Street.
Bring your favorite side dish, main course, dessert, or drink to share with friends and neighbors.
Cherokee Street Thanksgiving has grown from a small potluck of 40 when it started, to a massive free community potluck where hundreds of members of the Cherokee Street community (residents, businesses, employees, friends, fans) are invited to come together to eat, drink and celebrate.
If your business can contribute a Thanksgiving staple, please fill out this short form (https://forms.gle/ujRZxcPRvW2FZPYA9).
We’re also seeking volunteers! Want to cook a turkey or take a shift bartending? Decorate a table or coordinate setup? We’ll need help the day of the event as well as the days before for food prep and the day after for cleanup. Let us know if you can help by posting here, filling out this short form: https://forms.gle/ujRZxcPRvW2FZPYA9
Cherokee Print Bazaar showcases 100+ artists from the St. Louis area, featuring everything from posters, cards, ornaments, hand-bound journals, comic books and fabrics, to handcrafted jewelry, clothes, sculpture and other designs.
Calling All Artists!
Register for a table of your own, located in a unique Cherokee Street venue, or split a table with a friend. Student rates are also available!
Artist registration is open until Friday November 15th.
Host Artists In Your Shop
Any Cherokee St. business is welcome to sign up to host artists in your shop, bar, gallery or venue! Hosting is free and fun!
Spread the Word!
To get the word out about Cherokee Print Bazaar, we need your help!
Share the Cherokee Print Bazaar Facebook event with every friend and family you have!
Have a Question?
Cherokee Street guru Shaheera Bhutto is coordinating the details for Print Bazaar 2019. Reach out to Shaheera with any questions!
Friday Sept. 20th Is Park(ing) Day. Park(ing) Day is an annual event where businesses and residents around the world transform parking spaces into vibrant public spaces, from parks to offices to pools to parties. This year Park(ing) Day is on Friday Sept. 20th.
Fill out the FREE application to take over a parking spot in front of your house or business. The deadline to apply is next Friday Sept. 13th.
Need some inspiration? Check out these Park(ing) Day highlights from around the world.
Still have questions? Contact Emily Thenhaus.
Emily Thenhaus is the new executive director for the Cherokee Street CID.
If you haven't met her yet, send her an email and say hi. She'd love to get to know you. (Yes, you!)
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3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118
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Community Improvement District
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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
Cherokee Street
Community Improvement District
Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved
3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118