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Florissant and VFW to Host Flag Retirement Ceremony June 10 Mayor Timothy Lowery has announced that on Saturday, June 10 the VFW and the City of Florissant will host a Flag Retirement Ceremony that will be held in the front of Florissant City Hall starting at 9 a.m. The event is open to the Florissant […]

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Food Truck Night With Music June 16 at Duchesne Council Mayor Tim Lowery has announce that the Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the City of Florissant will be co-sponsoring a Food Truck Knight on Friday, June 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the lot near the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine located at […]

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The Dining Divas Celebrate a Future Diva at Chesterfield’s Firefly Grill  By Lisa Kampeter     I have said it before, and now I am saying it again. It can be difficult for a group of our size to get reservations at restaurants. It is a different world now, and many places do not take […]

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Includes Classics & New Show Chess with St. Louis Angle  plus West Side Story, Beauty & the Beast, Rent, Sister Act, Little Shop of Horrors   A look at the Muny Season , Single tickets Sale Begin June 12 –18 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical An inspiring true story of a music legend, Beautiful: The […]

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MoDOT to open I-270 ramps at West Florissant Ave. and Washington St./Elizabeth Ave. May 19    Drivers who regularly travel westbound I-270 in North St. Louis County should be aware that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will open two new ramps on Friday, May 19, at 3 p.m., weather permitting.   -The reconstructed entrance […]

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—Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to millions of children in need each year. For 30 years, St. Louis families have packed shoebox gifts for boys and girls around the world. One of these gifts reached Elizabeth Groff in the Ukraine when she was a young […]

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Plaque Dedication For the Late Rance Thomas at Proud to be an American Day in Old Town Florissant Mayor Tim Lowery has announced that the City along with Old Town Partners will host a plaque dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Rance Thomas. This will be the 57th Walk through History […]

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‘Jesus Christ’ is Still a ‘Superstar’  After All These Years                                          by Pat Lindsey Imagine a rock opera having as much audience appeal today as it did more than 50 years ago. That’s exactly what’s happening with the “Jesus Christ Superstar” 50th Anniversary tour, which runs May 9-21 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Andrew Lloyd […]

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The traditional Arbor Day celebration took place on Friday, April 28 at Sunset Park. At the celebration was the director of Parks & Recreation Cheryl Thompson-Stimage, Park Superintendent Kevin Green, his Foreman Dave Klaus and members of the Gardeners Club of Florissant who have for many years done an outstanding job for the community and […]

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The 2023 Valley of Flowers Queen Caylee Moore was honored Sunday along with First Runner-Up Laura Westberg, Special Maids Grace Gitau, Margaret Houston and Lily Scanlon. The stormy weather that was forecasted for the weekend held off and the weekend was excellent. Large crowds came out to enjoy food, entertainment, tons of activities for kids […]

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Valley of Flowers Activities May 5-7, Concludes May 7 with Queen Cornation   Activities during the three-day Valley of Flowers festival will appeal to all ages. At the James J. Eagan Center, fair-goers will find culturally diverse performances, an aerial circus performance, a vendor/craft fair, a pretty baby photo contest, a magician, fan favorite Babaloo […]

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CITY OF FLORISSANT CELEBRATES ARBOR DAY NAMED TREE CITY USA FOR 2022 The traditional Arbor Day celebration took place on Friday, April 28th at Sunset Park. At the celebration was the Director of Parks & Recreation Cheryl Thompson-Stimage, Park Superintendent Kevin Green, his Foreman Dave Klaus and members of the Gardeners Club of Florissant who […]

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Saturday May 6th events at James Eagan Center     Eagan Center 9:00 am – 6 pm         Gardeners of Florissant Eagan Center 9:00 am – 6 pm         Craft & Vendor Fair Eagan Center 9:00 am – 6 pm        Pretty Baby Photo Contest Eagan Center 9:00 am – 6 pm         Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Eagan […]

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FLORISSANT’S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HOSTED THE 34TH ANNUAL 2023 MS. MISSOURI SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT From left to right: First Runner Up is Marilyn Callicott, Ms. Missouri Senior America is Christy Wilson-Smith, Second Runner Up is Peggy Janis. Congratulations to this year’s winner of the 2023 Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant – Christy Wilson-Smith. The Ms. […]

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Local Businesses serving Florissant     Valley of Flowers May 5       Location – Time  – Event Duchesne Grounds*  4:00 pm -Close          Carnival Rides, Food, Drinks, Music & Games   Eagan Center Noon – 9:00 pm         Gardeners of Florissant Eagan Center Noon – 9:00 pm         Craft & Vendor Fair Eagan Center Noon – […]

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The 2023 Parade Marshall is Lora Click: A Native of the Blue Grass State The Valley of Flowers Committee is delighted to have Lora Click serving as the Grand Marshall this year.   Lora, originally from the bluegrass state of Kentucky, is a perfect fit for this year’s theme of the Kentucky Derby. She has been […]

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“Kentucky Derby” Theme for 2023 Valley of Flowers Festival Event & Parade May 5-7 The Valley of Flowers Festival in Florissant, traditionally the first festival of spring in the metropolitan St. Louis area, will feature the theme of “The Kentucky Derby” for the 61st annual event. This year’s festival starts on Friday, May 5 through […]

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         Supporting the 2023 Valley of Flowers          Good Luck to all the Queen Candidates

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