Fair Saint Louis

Fair" was a successor to the Veiled Prophet Parade,[3] which began as a St. Louis civic celebration in 1878.

[5] In September 1994, the name would be changed to Fair St Louis for subsequent years.

"The name 'Fair St. Louis' is expected to be marketable to all parts of the country," said Craig Kaminer, a spokesman for the VP Fair Foundation in 1994.

[3] David Harper, a member of the fair's minority relations committee, said that "The idea of Veiled Prophet is offensive to some people," noting that the VP association excluded blacks from membership until 1979.

The fair offers food, drinks, live music, rides for kids, fireworks on some occasions, contest, and a picnic area with tables for their visitors.