Festivals & Events
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Mardi Gras Pet Parade - Feb. 15, 2026
Find information about the Mardi Gras Pet Parade, sponsored by Festus Tourism, here!
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Swingin' Under the Stars - May 10, 2026
Learn more about "Swingin' Under the Stars" with the Missouri Big Band under the direction of Joe Pappas and featuring vocalist Joe Scalzitti.
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Mayor's Summer Cruise - Saturday, June 6, 2026
Proud of your car? Bring it to the City's lot and join us for a Summer cruise!
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Firecracker Festival - June 27 & 28, 2025
Check out the events in store for the Firecracker Festival.
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Movies Under the Stars - July/Aug 2025
Movies Under the Stars in Crites Park presented by the Festus Tourism Commission.
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Sundays at Sunset concert series - September 2025
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets to Sunset Park to enjoy Sunday evening concerts!
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Mayor's Fall Cruise - Sept. 20, 2025
Proud of your car? Bring it to the City's lot and join us for a Fall cruise!
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George Portz TMF - Sept. 27 & 28, 2025
Come enjoy the Traditional Music Festival with emcee Jason Portz!
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West City Trash & Treasure Expo - October 4, 2025
Bring everything you want to sell and come ready to buy great items - Trash for one is treasure for another!
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Lenhard Family Light Show - Halloween Edition
This free Halloween light show is put on by the Lenhard Family with help from the Park Department and takes over Crites Park during October!
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Camp Crites - CANCELLED for 2025
Don't miss this once a year chance to camp in Crites Park!
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Lenhard Family Light Show - Christmas Edition
This free holiday light show put on by the Lenhard Family with help from the Parks Dept. takes over Crites park in October and December.
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WinterFest - December 6, 2025
Save the date for the next annual WinterFest!
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Santa's House - December 2025
Santa is in his house at the corner of Main and Mill Streets and he is ready to visit with you
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Santa's Mail Bag - Fridays in December 2025
Tune into the City's YouTube channel as Santa reads your letters directly from his den at the North Pole