Snapshots from 2023’s July 4th CWE Parade

The Central West End Association’s 2023 4th of July Parade kicked off at 10 a.m. last Tuesday at the corner of Euclid and McPherson where approximately 350 participants gathered for the annual event.

CWEA President Brian Flowers, above right, and CWEnders Mike and Katie Heaney are shown at the head of the parade carrying the flag.

A new addition to the parade this year was a lion dance troop that included a three-piece marching band.

A group of neighbors observing the parade at the Pershing Place gates.

Former 28th Ward (now the 9th Ward) Alderman Mike Gras with his children in tow.

Parade-goers made their way to Maryland Plaza where they were greeted by face painters and jugglers. There were snow cones, more music and, as always, a chance to visit with old friends and make some new ones too.

The Mo Echo Brass Band was accompanied by a bubble machine.

9th Ward Alderman Michael Browning and his wife Sarah, above.

Thanks to Central West End Association for sponsoring the event, including Brian Flowers, Becca Vossmeyer (VP), Celeste Vossmeyer (Secretary), Ryan Whemhoff (Treasuer), Shari Whay (Director), Jess Campbell (Administrator), John Sandberg, and Aaron Findling.

And special thanks to Maryland Plaza’s Frances Thompson, the Neighborhood Security Initiative’s Jim Whyte, 9th District SLMPD Officers, MO Echo Brass Band, Circus Kaput, STL Snow Cone and, finally, to Tim O’Connor for once again dusting off his vintage red Mustang and joining the parade.

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