Maryland Heights 40th Anniversary Celebration

Start: Friday, May 9, 2025 6:00PM
End: Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:30PM

Celebrate 40 years of Maryland Heights with us! This festival, hosted at Westport Plaza, is FREE to enter and open to the public. Bring your friends and family for a weekend of fun and celebration! A full schedule of events, event map, parade map, event info and more can be found at www.marylandheights.com/40. ENTERTAINMENT The City has planned a full line-up of local performers on three stages: the Kids' Stage (in the carnival area), the LID Stage (near the lake), and the Main Stage (on the new greenspace). Guests can enjoy circus performers, local musicians, dancers, MHPD K-9 demos, and more! A clydesdale horse, ice sculpture, caricature artists, and face painting can also be found on Saturday. Please see the schedule on the next page or online for details on all the entertainment and activities available. FOOD & DRINKS Explore the wonderful restaurants of Westport Plaza during this festival. From tacos, burgers, and sushi to steak, bbq, and ice cream, there's something for everyone. Dine-in seating may be limited, so many restaurants will have grab-and-go options available on-site. BUCKEYE INTERNATIONAL VENDOR ROW Shop from local craft vendors and small business in the Buckeye International Vendor Row. Browse items such as handmade crafts, skincare, home decor, desserts, and more. PARKING & SHUTTLES Parking will be available in six locations, four on-site and two off-site. (See map below.) Overflow parking off-site and shuttles will be available at 11960 Westline Industrial Dr. or 11971 Westline Industrial Dr. Shuttles will be running on Saturday. RIDE TICKETS Ride tickets are cash only and cost $1.25 each or $20 for 22 tickets. BAG POLICY Backpacks, coolers, hard-sided bags, luggage, and any bag over 16”x 16” are not allowed within the carnival area. All bags entering the carnival area will be searched by security and metal detectors will be in place. Strollers and diaper bags will be allowed for young children.