| Puerto Rican Society, Inc.St. Louis, MO |
Puerto Rican Society STL
EL BARRIO Block Party
In Partnership with Allies of Marquette Park
32 Years of Cultura
¡Pa'lante mi gente! For 32 years, the Puerto Rican Society has been a pillar of heritage and community in St. Louis. After years celebrating in Kirkwood, el sabor de la isla is moving to South City St. Louis.
Marquette Park will transform into our "Callejón Central"—a corridor of rhythm, history, and community. Join us as we activate South City with the sights and sounds of Puerto Rico.
Event Details
- Saturday, Aug 8, 2026
- 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Marquette Park
(Compton Ave between Osage & Gasconade) - Free Admission
Join the Fiesta
Entrance is FREE, but help a Boricua out!
Registering helps us prep enough food and space for the whole neighborhood.
Our Sponsors
Un millón de gracias to the incredible community partners making El Barrio Block Party a reality!
Want to see your name here?
We are actively looking for more sponsors! Invest in our heritage, grow your brand, and help us activate South City St. Louis.
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¿Tienes las mejores empanadillas? ¿Creas artesanías con orgullo caribeño? Este es tu escenario. Join us in the Central Alley.
First Ever Artist in Residence
Calling all creatives! We are launching our inaugural Artist in Residence program. The winning artwork will be featured as the official, automatic poster for the El Barrio Block Party.
The Grand Prize:
- 1 Year as our Paid Resident Artist
- $200 Cash Prize
- Exclusive Boricua Gift Basket
Partner with Us
We are calling on local businesses! Invest in our heritage and grow your brand while supporting South City activation. Check out our deck below.
Support Mi Gente
Not a vendor or a business? Your 100% tax-deductible personal donation funds youth activities, musicians, and free admission into the event for the community.
Donate to SPREl Check-In
Location: Compton Ave between Osage St & Gasconade St.
Parking: Free street parking surrounding the park. If you live in Dutchtown, walk over and say hi!
Compton Ave Hub
Closing Compton Ave between Osage and Gasconade provides a safe, vibrant, and car-free festival corridor for the whole family right next to Marquette Park.