See St. Joseph: floral celebrations and performances
St. Joseph will feel the spring vibes over the weekend with warm temperatures, sunny skies and plenty of flowers. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson found the weekend's top entertainment in this week's edition of See St. Joseph.
Starting the weekend of floral-focused events, Robidoux Resident Theatre presents the hilarious and touching comedy-drama, Steel Magnolias.
At Truvy’s beauty salon, all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. It’s here that six women live their lives together, find strength and humor and depend on one another when things go wrong. See the RRT’s production that inspired the award-winning film. Curtains open 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ruby Theatre, located at 615 S 10th St. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at rrtstjoe.org.
Of course, thousands of St. Joseph residents are most excited for one of the town's oldest traditions. This weekend is the long-awaited Apple Blossom Parade, with this year’s theme being "Salute."
For over a hundred years, St. Joseph residents have lined the streets of Downtown St. Joseph to see the town’s biggest parade. Apple Blossom royalty, huge parade floats, sleek vintage cars and candy galore await St. Joseph residents for another year of family fun. Awards for Best Float, Best Themed Float, Best Vintage Vehicle, Best Walking Unit and Best Band will be given out. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday on Noyes and Frederick and will make its way to Felix and 6th street. To learn more about the Apple Blossom Parade, its history or a last-minute float entry, visit the event's website at appleblossomparade.com.
Or maybe some don’t want to walk the parade, but rather want to run it! Well, lucky for the fitness enthusiasts in town, there's the second annual B-Fit CrossFit Apple Blossom 5K.
Whether running, walking, holding 50 pounds, or keeping pace with friends, this race is prepared for it all. Runners can test their endurance and speed while doing good for the community. All proceeds for the 5K will benefit the non-profit, Sisters of Solace. The 5K will begin at the Aquatic Park, head up Noyes to Frederick and then join the Apple Blossom Parade route to finish. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Aquatic Park parking lot. To register for the race, visit the event's website runsignup.com.
When out there this weekend, make sure to stop and smell the flowers because St. Joseph will be full of them. Tune in to News-Press NOW every Thursday for more See St. Joseph.
