Let them eat cake!

Soulard celebrates our unique French heritage with a return to Bastille Day, honoring the peasants who rejected the monarchy by “gathering the mob” — the event organizers (Soulard Restoration Group and Soulard Business Association) alternate annual nominations for royalty. The King and Queen, accompanied by a brass band, lead “peasants” (participants) throughout the neighborhood — gathering for refreshments at local businesses. The parade culminates with a proclamation in the park and a mock beheading of the French royalty.

Soulard has been celebrating Bastille Day since 1987 (and possibly even before). A huge thanks to all the volunteers and participants — past and present — for highlighting the neighborhood’s unique French heritage.