24th Annual Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration

Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Saturday, October 10, 20262:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Details

Mississippi Greenway: Central Riverfront

2 North Leonor K Sullivan Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA

Living history performance beneath the Gateway Arch – free to attend. This year’s performance, Seeking Freedom Long Before and Long After 1776, commemorates America’s 250th anniversary while exploring another fight for freedom unfolding during the same era.

Event will take place on stage at foot of Arch steps. Bring a chair or blanket/seat pad to sit on steps!

Getting there:

MetroLink: use the Laclede’s Landing station (accessible with elevator) It is about a .4 mile walk from the MetroLink Station to the Arch steps.
Use Metro Trip Planner to plan your route

Driving:
You can park on the levee if the water level allows. Directions and more information on Riverfront Parking here

Gateway Arch Parking Info here.

Parking is also available on Laclede’s Landing. More information here. It is about a .4 mile walk from parking lots to the Arch steps.

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