{"id":357987,"date":"2025-09-18T10:56:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=357987"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:30:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:30:13","slug":"your-weekend-ride-for-sept-19-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/your-weekend-ride-for-sept-19-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Weekend Ride for September 19-21"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s another eventful St. Louis weekend \u2014 and Metro Transit is here to get you there with ease. Whether you\u2019re headed to the magic of the Great Balloon Glow & Race<\/strong><\/a> or the vibrant community vibes at Frizz Fest <\/a><\/strong>in Tower Grove Park, riding Metro means less stress about parking and more time to enjoy the moments that matter.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Great Balloon Glow & Race<\/h3>\n

The annual tradition that lights up Forest Park is back! The Balloon Glow (Friday) and Balloon Race (Saturday) are two of the region\u2019s most anticipated events, drawing hundreds of visitors to the area. Skip the traffic backups and road closures around Forest Park and let MetroLink or MetroBus be your ride.<\/p>\n

Routes to Take:<\/strong>
Park your vehicle at any of 21 free Park-Ride lots at MetroLink stations in Missouri and Illinois \u2013 and ride to the Central West End Station<\/a>. From the Central West End Station, take the west exit and walk south on Euclid. Go west on Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, cross Kingshighway into Forest Park, and then follow the walking paths to Jefferson Drive and Emerson Central Fields.<\/p>\n

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Frizz Fest at Tower Grove Park<\/h3>\n

On Saturday, Tower Grove Park transforms into a celebration of natural beauty, culture, and community at Frizz Fest. From live performances and local vendors to family-friendly fun, this event is all about uplifting the community. Let us get you there and celebrate in style.<\/p>\n

Routes to Take:<\/strong>
MetroBus routes #8 Shaw-Cherokee<\/a>, #30 Arsenal<\/a>, #70 Grand<\/a>, and #95 K<\/a>ingshighway<\/a> all serve Tower Grove park.<\/p>\n

Why Ride Metro This Weekend?<\/h3>\n