
{"id":170,"date":"2017-11-09T19:56:56","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T19:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/chrisauffenberg\/?p=170"},"modified":"2024-01-16T06:38:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T06:38:55","slug":"2017-thanksgiving-events-in-st-louis-mo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/blog\/2017-thanksgiving-events-in-st-louis-mo\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in November in STL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to face it. The fall foliage has already bloomed. Leaves are now scattered around our lawns and bare tree branches are all that is left. Soon, snow will be here to cover the mess in a blanket of white. The good news is that along with the snow will also come an avalanche of holiday parties, decorations, and local events to brighten days that get dark far too soon. Find a list of our favorite 2017 Thanksgiving events in St. Louis MO to attend this year below.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"one_third\">\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/new-cars-missouri-and-illinois\">New Cars<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third\">\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/used-cars-missouri-and-illinois\">Used Cars<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third_last\">\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-default custom-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chrisauffenberg.com\/manager-specials-in-missouri-and-illinois\">Manager Specials<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2>2017 Thanksgiving Events in St. Louis MO<\/h2>\n<p>While St. Louis is home to many wonderful events throughout November, the ones listed below shouldn\u2019t be missed and are part of many of our staffs Thanksgiving traditions.<\/p>\n<h3>Magic of Lights<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2017\/11\/16063843\/Heliumballoons_b.jpg\" alt=\"Giant helium balloons in a parade\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2017\/11\/16063843\/Heliumballoons_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/372\/2017\/11\/16063843\/Heliumballoons_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>The first annual Magic of Lights event will begin on November 17th at the Gateway Motorsports Park and will run until January 1st. Each night the venue will open at dusk and carloads of people will be able to drive through Gateway Motorsports Park while viewing the elaborate Christmas light displays. The cost for the event is per carload and prices range from $15 &#8211; $65 depending on point and time of purchase for standard vehicles. For more information or to purchase passes, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/magicoflights.com\/stlouis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">magicoflights.com\/stlouis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade<\/h3>\n<p>The Ameren Thanksgiving Day parade will begin marching bright and early through downtown St. Louis on the morning on Thanksgiving. This parade, like in past years, will feature giant floating balloons, marching bands, Santa, and more. Interested parties can register to be in the Ameren Thanksgiving Day parade on the website at <a href=\"https:\/\/christmasinstlouis.com\/thanksgiving-day-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">christmasinstlouis.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Turkey Trot STL<\/h3>\n<p>Join local St. Louis running enthusiasts as they burn off calories before the big Thanksgiving meal at the Turkey Trot STL 5K in downtown St. Louis. The 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Memorial Plaza and will conclude in time to make it to the downtown Thanksgiving Day parade. Racers will receive a free pancake breakfast at the end of the race courtesy of Chris Cakes. To register, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/turkeytrotstl.com\/downtown.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turkeytrotstl.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep following the Chris Auffenberg blog for more information on local events in and around St. Louis, MO. Our blog is also home to posts on automotive tips and tricks, FAQs, and model information that can be found via the links to the right of this post.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to face it. The fall foliage has already bloomed. Leaves are now scattered around our lawns and bare tree branches are all that is left. Soon, snow will be here to cover the mess in a blanket of white. 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