Fair Saint Louis is an annual festival held during the July 4th holiday in downtown Saint Louis, Missouri, which some locals like to call America's largest birthday party. Formerly known as the "VP Fair" (VP meaning "Veiled Prophet" fair), Fair Saint Louis is organized by the Veiled Prophet Organization, a secret society of prominent St. Louisans who also put on the Veiled Prophet Ball, a debutante ball held annually in December. July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 180 days remaining. ... Nickname: Gateway City, Gateway to the West, or Mound City Motto: Official website: http://stlouis. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government • President • Vice President Federal republic George... A secret society is a social organization that requires its members to conceal certain activities—such as rites of initiation or club ceremonies—from outsiders. ... A debutante (French word for female beginner) is a young lady from a representative family who has reached the age of 18, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal presentation known as her debut or coming out. ... Look up December in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
The fair showcases many attractions, including air shows (frequently featuring the Blue Angels), educational activities, a barbecue competition, copious amounts of food, stages featuring popular entertainers, and an enormous fireworks display held each of the three nights. US Navy Blue Angels in tight diamond formation. ... A barbecue on a trailer at a block party in Kansas City A barbecue on a trailer at a block party in Kansas City Pans on the top shelf hold hamburgers and hot dogs that were grilled earlier when the coals were hot. ...
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