{"id":257075,"date":"2022-03-01T11:33:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T17:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=257075"},"modified":"2024-02-29T10:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T16:00:25","slug":"take-metro-transit-to-events-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/take-metro-transit-to-events-in-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Metro Transit to Events in March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-257089\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021_0625_Electric-Bus-Shoot-091-e1646156593261-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"An articulated electric bus and an electric bus face each other in a roundabout in Tower Grove Park. Trees appear in the background.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021_0625_Electric-Bus-Shoot-091-e1646156593261-1024x500.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021_0625_Electric-Bus-Shoot-091-e1646156593261-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021_0625_Electric-Bus-Shoot-091-e1646156593261-768x375.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>March brings us St. Patrick\u2019s Day and daylight savings &#8211; and with longer days, there will be plenty of events and activities to enjoy in the St. Louis region throughout the month. Remember, Metro is here to get you there safely, conveniently and comfortably.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid traffic and parking fees and hop on Metro with our $5 Metro Day Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the roundup of local events below, and download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/transit-toolbox\/\">Transit app<\/a> to help you plan your trip, track your ride and pay your fare.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>St. Patrick\u2019s Day Celebrations in the Bi-State Area<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aohil1.org\/Events.htm\">St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a><\/strong><strong> in Belleville, IL \u2013 3\/12 at 11 a.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Belleville+Metrolink+Station\/@38.5170189,-89.9883818,14z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x887602f6d55a39f9:0x41627810874c13cd!8m2!3d38.5218998!4d-89.9744728\">Belleville MetroLink Station<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus \u2013 <\/strong>#1 Main-State Street, #15 Belleville-Shiloh\/Scott Station, #16 St. Clair Square, #17 Carlyle Plaza-17<sup>th<\/sup> Street<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The parade starts at 11 a.m., moving east on Main Street from 3rd\u00a0to Oak Streets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/irishparade.org\/\">St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/a><\/strong><strong> in Downtown St. Louis \u2013 3\/12 at 12 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/301+S+18th+St,+St.+Louis,+MO+63103\/@38.6268865,-90.2092208,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b36b613a35c1:0x915827a57f8379ec!8m2!3d38.6268823!4d-90.2070268?hl=en\">Union Station MetroLink Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+14th+St,+East+St+Louis,+MO+62201\/@38.624799,-90.202881,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313a4e3a6f1:0x424847443dc67149!8m2!3d38.624799!4d-90.202881?hl=en\">Civic Center Transit Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+8th+St,+St.+Louis,+MO+63102\/@38.6240681,-90.1922301,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b31ae47cf8ef:0xfe3539c53aec3370!8m2!3d38.6230413!4d-90.1943598?hl=en\">Stadium MetroLink Station<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/199+N+8th+St,+St.+Louis,+MO+63101\/@38.6278155,-90.1927201,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b31969cbfb15:0x2f4f8fe4e408c73!8m2!3d38.6278155!4d-90.1927201\">8<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; Pine<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus \u2013 <\/strong>More than a dozen MetroBus routes can get you to downtown St. Louis and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+14th+St,+East+St+Louis,+MO+62201\/@38.624799,-90.202881,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313a4e3a6f1:0x424847443dc67149!8m2!3d38.624799!4d-90.202881?hl=en\">Civic Center Transit Center<\/a>, near the parade route<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 53rd annual Metropolitan St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade comes to downtown St. Louis on March 12, starting at noon from 20th &amp; Market Street, traveling east on Market to Broadway, ending at Broadway and Clark Streets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtownunited.org\/\">Dogtown St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade &amp; Irish Festival<\/a><\/strong><strong> \u2013 3\/17 at 9 a.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroBus \u2013 <\/strong>#31 Chouteau, #59 Oakland, #90 Hampton<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Dogtown Irish Festival begins at 9 a.m., highlighting the spirit and celebrated history of the Dogtown neighborhood, and featuring food, drinks, music and more. The Ancient Order of Hibernians\u2019 parade begins at 11 a.m., with about 100 colorful floats saluting Irish heritage and culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Other March Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.gatewayarch.com\/webstore\/shop\/viewItems.aspx?cg=cat&amp;c=FATUPACR\">Fat Tuesday Party Cruise<\/a><\/strong><strong> at the Gateway Arch Riverboats \u2013 3\/1 from 7 to 10:30 p.m.<br \/>\nMetroLink &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lacledes+Landing+Metrolink+Station\/@38.6340126,-90.1899399,14.75z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b2e0e0e9ca27:0xa30f03993a383dbc!8m2!3d38.6294695!4d-90.1840526\">Lacledes Landing Metrolink Station<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s the best Tuesday of the year! Dress in Mardi Gras garb, eat your fill with themed concessions available for purchase, enjoy Fat Tuesday drink specials and dance to live DJ entertainment. The night ends with the crowning of the Fat Tuesday king and queen for best dressed Mardi Gras attire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stifeltheatre.com\/events\/detail\/tim-allen-1\">Tim Allen<\/a> at Stifel Theatre \u2013 3\/4<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+14th+St,+East+St+Louis,+MO+62201\/@38.624799,-90.202881,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313a4e3a6f1:0x424847443dc67149!8m2!3d38.624799!4d-90.202881?hl=en\">Civic Center Transit Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tim Allen comes to Stifel Theatre for one night only on March 4! Please note: You must be 18 years or older to attend this show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Events at the Enterprise Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+14th+St,+East+St+Louis,+MO+62201\/@38.624799,-90.202881,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313a4e3a6f1:0x424847443dc67149!8m2!3d38.624799!4d-90.202881?hl=en\">Civic Center Transit Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/blues\/schedule\/2022-03-01\/CT\">St. Louis Blues Games<\/a><\/strong><strong> \u2013 Various Dates in March<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take Metro Transit to the Enterprise Center to cheer on the St. Louis Blues! Get the full March schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/blues\/schedule\/2022-03-01\/CT\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprisecenter.com\/events\/detail\/missouri-valley-conference-mens-basketball-tournament-4\">Missouri Valley Conference Men\u2019s Basketball Tournament<\/a> \u2013 3\/3-3\/6<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Missouri Valley Conference will conduct its 32nd St. Louis-based postseason men\u2019s basketball championship when the State Farm MVC Tournament takes the hardwood at Enterprise Center, on March 3-6, 2022.\u00a0 The State Farm MVC Tournament, also known uniquely as \u201cArch Madness\u201d to Valley fans, will be played at Enterprise Center for the 28th time. With 32-straight years at the same neutral site, Arch Madness is the second-longest neutral site tenured collegiate tourney in the nation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprisecenter.com\/events\/detail\/new-edition\">New Edition: The Culture Tour<\/a> \u2013 3\/11 at 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New Edition: The Culture Tour with Charlie Wilson and Special Guest Jodeci.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.enterprisecenter.com\/events\/detail\/eric-church-2\">Eric Church: The Gather Again Tour<\/a> \u2013 3\/12 at 8 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s time to Gather Again! Catch 360\u00b0 of Eric Church LIVE in the round at Enterprise Center on March 12, 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprisecenter.com\/events\/detail\/journey\">Journey: Freedom Tour 2022<\/a> \u2013 3\/21 at 7:30 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Journey: Freedom Tour 2022 comes to Enterprise Center on March 21 with very special guest Billy Idol!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.enterprisecenter.com\/events\/detail\/elton-john-2\">Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour<\/a> \u2013 03\/30 at 7:30 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elton John resumes his epic, 4-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center. The highly anticipated tour arrives in St. Louis at Enterprise Center on March 30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stifeltheatre.com\/events\/detail\/hasan-minhaj-the-kings-jester\">Hasan Minhaj: The King\u2019s Jester<\/a> at Stifel Theatre \u2013 3\/18 at 7 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+14th+St,+East+St+Louis,+MO+62201\/@38.624799,-90.202881,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313a4e3a6f1:0x424847443dc67149!8m2!3d38.624799!4d-90.202881?hl=en\">Civic Center Transit Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hasan Minhaj comes to Stifel Theatre on March 18! Hasan Minhaj was the host and creator of the weekly comedy show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj, which received a 2019 Peabody Award, a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award and was recognized for a 2020 Television Academy Honor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Masks Are Required on Metro Transit<\/h3>\n<p>Per a federal mandate from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/health\/you-can-help-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19\/\">masks are required<\/a> while riding MetroBus, MetroLink and Metro Call&#8209;A&#8209;Ride, and while at MetroLink stations and Metro Transit Centers.<\/p>\n<h3>Plan Your Trip<\/h3>\n<p>To plan your trip to any of these great local events, use our online <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/planner\/\">Trip Planner<\/a><\/u> or download the <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/transit-toolbox\/\">Transit app<\/a><\/u> to plan your trip and pay your fare, or contact Metro Transit Information at 314.231.2345 (phone) or 314.207.9786 (text), available 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March brings us St. Patrick\u2019s Day and daylight savings &#8211; and with longer days, there will be plenty of events and activities to enjoy in the St. Louis region throughout the month. 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