1. WorldStrides Heritage Performance
St. Louis

2. Location
St. Louis, Missouri is located at the confluence of two of the world’s great rivers, the
Mississippi River and the Missouri River. St. Louis has a diverse multi-cultural population, and
is known for architecture, sports, historical sites, and other aspects that draw visitors from
around the world. The city’s popular nickname is “Gateway City”, as it is seen as the
Eastern/Western US dividing mark. St. Louis is also called “Gateway to the West” on behalf of
the many people who migrated west through St. Louis via the Missouri River, the first leg of the
Oregon Trail.

3. Location
St. Louis has long been associated with great ragtime, jazz and blues music. Early rock and
roll singer/guitarist Chuck Berry is a native of St. Louis, and soul music artists Ike Turner and
Tina Turner and jazz innovator Miles Davis began their careers in nearby East St. Louis, Illinois.

4. Sightseeing The Gateway Arch - The only building in the world based
on the catenary arch, it stands 630 feet tall and is 630 feet
wide at its base.
The Old Courthouse - the site of the local trial in the
historic Dred Scott case.
Museum of Westward Expansion - exhibits on the history
of the St. Louis riverfront, and the tram loading and
unloading areas for the Arch.
Forest Park - Opening in 1876, Forest Park is home to the St. Louis Zoo and the St. Louis Science Center.

5. Entertainment
The Gateway Arch Riverboats allows visitors to take a ride down the Mississippi River on a 19th century replica steamboat.
Cardinals Baseball- Many groups enjoy taking in a Cardinals baseball game at beautiful Busch Stadium. Some have been able to perform the national anthem.

6. Entertainment NASCAR Speedpark includes 4 race
tracks, NASCAR silicone motor speedway
simulators, a rock-climbing wall, laser tag,
mini golf and more.
Bonne Terre Mine - The world’s largest
man-made cavern located 100 feet
underground. Named a National
Geographic “Top 10 Adventure”
destination.
Grant Farms - Founded by President
Ulysses S. Grant, the farm is the 281-acre
ancestral home of the Busch family and
it’s famous for its breeding of the world
famous Clydesdales.

7. Entertainment Six Flags St. Louis is included in the
Heritage Festival package. The park is
located in Eureka, Missouri, 30 miles
from downtown St. Louis and opened
in Screamin’ Eagle, once the
fastest roller coaster in the United
States opened in 1976 and is still a
park favorite.
Six Flags St. Louis is the location of
the Awards Ceremony.

8. Your Personal Team
A knowledgeable and friendly Festival Selection Advisor is your first point of contact, helping you select the ideal performance opportunity and location for your group.
A helpful Destination Specialist focuses on the logistical details of your festival – from making hotel reservations to arranging additional activities – so you are free to concentrate on your group’s performance.
Once your festival day arrives, a courteous Host Festival Director welcomes you to the event. This person is also available in the months preceding the festival to answer any questions you may have regarding your festival, equipment needs, or performance schedule.
Lynall Pitts
Festival Selection Advisor
Kerri Ewing
Destination Specialist
Kyle Naylor
Host Festival Director
*For the specific individuals who will work with you, please contact WorldStrides Heritage Performance.

9. Venues Fort Zumwalt West High School 1251 Turtle Creek Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63366
(636)
*Venues are subject to change.

10. Inclusions Performance in a national music festival
Positive, constructive adjudication with taped and written comments
On-stage mini clinic
Awards dinner and presentation
Quality hotel accommodations
Gift and group photo for the director
Commemorative gift for each student
Professional performance recording
Liability, health, and accident insurance for all travelers
One free participant for every 25 packages purchased
Free professional development for directors
Opportunity for directors to earn graduate credit
Free high school academic credit for students
*Inclusions may vary by festival and are subject to change.