Riverboats at the Gateway Arch Announce Grand Re-opening Events
With river levels getting back to normal, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are back to cruising on the St. Louis Riverfront, and you’re invited to celebrate their return with an array of events and activities August 2, 3 & 4.
“It’s exciting to see the riverfront bustling with activity once again,” said Mary Lamie, Executive Vice President of Multi Modal Enterprises, Bi-State Development. “We invite those of all ages to the Riverboats for a weekend of fun to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.”
Visit gatewayarch.com/riverboats for a full schedule of cruises and cruise details. Grand re-opening activities and cruises include:
Friday, August 2
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Paddlewheel Café open
- 2:30-3 p.m.: Appearance by Fredbird, who will mix and mingle with passengers on the riverboats’ dock.
- 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Special sunset edition of the St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
- All day: St. Louis Riverfront Cruises
Saturday, August 3
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Appearance by Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher (aka Preston Danner and Lanie Privett), Mark Twain’s infamous characters and the riverboats’ namesakes, who will welcome passengers aboard the St. Louis Riverfront cruises.
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Paddlewheel Café open
- Saturday, August 3 only: Free ice cream sandwich with the purchase of a combo meal.
- 4-7 p.m.: Live music by Blues duo Nick Pence and Colin Blair on the riverboats’ dock.
- 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Skyline Dinner Cruise
- All day: St. Louis Riverfront Cruises
Sunday, August 4
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Paddlewheel Café open
- 1-3 p.m.: Sunday Brunch Cruise
- 5:30-8 p.m.: Blues Cruise featuring live music by Skeet Rodgers and the Inner City Blues Band
- All day: St. Louis Riverfront Cruises
Cruise reservations can be made by calling 1-877-982-1410 or by visiting gatewayarch.com/riverboats. The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are located below the south leg of the Gateway Arch at 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63102.