314 Day a perfect occasion to celebrate the people, places, businesses, and spirit of unity that make it so special. This year’s festivities kick off on Saturday, March 8, and culminate on Friday, March 14. The week celebrates all things St. Louis with celebrations and special deals highlighting local makers, musicians, artists, businesses, organizations, and neighborhoods that are proudly #STLMade.
The foundation has taken it a step further by partnering with area hospitals– babies born on March 14th will get a graphic onesie that says ‘Born on 314 Day. ’
“314 Day continues to grow bigger and better every year — beyond anything we could have ever imagined — uniting people from all walks of life to celebrate and bring positivity to our community,” said Tatum Polk, co-founder of 314 Day.
Polk says this year’s celebration will honor all St. Louis neighborhoods and include various ways St. Louisans celebrate the local holiday according to their tradition. There will be landing spots where everyone can upload photos and videos online using #314Day.
“This is to see what makes St. Louis, St. Louis for everyone,” said Polk. “It’s more culture-based this year,” he added.
314 Day goes beyond the actual day. For those who have moved out of state or the country, it is a great way to stay connected. Each year, the special day has over 35,000 users of the hashtag.
Some of this year’s signature events include: All-faith Prayer March around the Arch; 314 Day Coffee Kick-Off with local coffee makers, a comedy show featuring St. Louis area performers, a special 314 Day Brunch, and a 314 Day Celebration at the NinePBS Studio. Local businesses across the region can add their events, celebrations, and special deals to the official event calendar in the days leading up to 314 Day at theSTL.com/314day. All are invited to celebrate 314 Day and share their love for St. Louis on social media using the hashtags #314Day and #STLMade.
Terrell “Dip” Evans and Tatum Polk created 314 Day in 2006 with the vision of bringing St. Louis together to celebrate the positive things happening in the city. Since then, it has evolved into the official regional holiday shared by all local cultures, as well as organizations and businesses large and small throughout the unique communities and neighborhoods that make up the St. Louis Metro. The 314 Day Foundation was established in 2021 to unite residents, business owners, and natives in a day of positivity and community spirit.
In honor of 314 Day 2025, The 314 Day Foundation, in partnership with the STLMade initiative, held its second annual 314 Day Design Contest. Visual artists and illustrators across the region submitted samples of their existing work for consideration to create the official 314 Day 2025 design. The winning artist, Chelsey Farris, has created a unique piece of art inspired by her love of St. Louis that will be splashed across t-shirts, stickers, and bags to celebrate 314 Day. Commemorative t-shirts will be available in the official 314 Day shop at The Market at The Walls Off Washington, 3333 Washington in Grand Center.
“St. Louis is the best city in America. While we celebrate that every day, 314 Day is a special opportunity to show our pride across the region,” said Tony Wyche, spokesman for Greater St. Louis, Inc. “We encourage people to join the celebration by supporting a local business or restaurant or simply sharing local pride on social media to let everyone know why St. Louis is the place where everyone can start up, stand out, and stay.”
One of the most anticipated events is the throwback party paying homage to the 90s and early 2000s club scene in the Lou at the Hawthorne. The event will honor local DJs and other artists from that time. For all the foodies, 314 Day has partnered with Elicious Restaurant, Northwest Coffee, Latte Lounge, Grace Meat + Three, and Prime 55, to name a few. But it’s not all about the party scene. Polk says they will be donating food to the unhoused community. “Our day is non-stop for Dip and I,” said Polk. “We’re promoting all the great things about St. Louis but also how we can give back.”
The foundation has taken it a step further by partnering with area hospitals; babies born on March 14th will get a graphic onesie that says ‘Born on 314 Day. ’
Speaking of birthdays, next year, 314 Day turns 20! The 314 Day 2026 event’s theme is ‘Homecoming.’ “It will be family coming home and friends,” said Polk.
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