West St. Paul is bustling with activities this week, offering residents and visitors a variety of events to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening:
Explore West St. Paul Days
The annual Explore West St. Paul Days festival is in full swing, featuring a range of family-friendly events:
Friday, June 5
- Food Trucks, Beer Garden & Activities: Starting at 6 p.m. at the Sports Complex (1650 Oakdale Ave), enjoy a selection of food trucks and a beer garden.
- Concert by Good for Gary: From 7 to 10 p.m., the band Good for Gary will perform live at the Sports Complex.
- Fireworks Display: Concluding the evening, a fireworks show is scheduled for approximately 10:15 p.m. at the same location.
Saturday, June 6
- Parade: Starting at 10:30 a.m., the parade will proceed along Charlton Street from Runge Lane to Bernard Street.
- WestFest: Following the parade, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Harmon Park (230 Bernard St W) will host WestFest, featuring booths from local organizations and businesses, as well as food trucks.
- Wiffle Ball Tournament: Beginning at 12:30 p.m., WSP Baseball is organizing a wiffle ball tournament. Teams can register via email or on-site; the entry fee is $80 per team, with a first-place prize of $250.
Sunday, June 7
- West St. Paul Rider: A free, family-friendly bike ride starting at 8:30 a.m. from Marthaler Park (1625 Humboldt Ave), covering a 6.9-mile route around West St. Paul. Donuts, juice, and coffee will be provided at the start.
- Juneteenth Kickoff: From 2 to 5 p.m., the Residents of Color Collective (ROCC) is hosting a cultural celebration with free food and more at the Sports Complex.
For a complete schedule and more details, visit the official Explore West St. Paul Days website.
Dinner & Movie Night: “The Prince of Egypt”
On Wednesday, June 10, Salem Lutheran Church (11 W. Bernard St) invites the community to a dinner and movie night. A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by a screening of “The Prince of Egypt” at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free event.
Stay engaged with these local events and make the most of what West St. Paul has to offer!