The 2023 Valley of Flowers Queen Caylee Moore was honored Sunday along with First Runner-Up Laura Westberg, Special Maids Grace Gitau, Margaret Houston and Lily Scanlon.
The stormy weather that was forecasted for the weekend held off and the weekend was excellent.
Large crowds came out to enjoy food, entertainment, tons of activities for kids and carnival rides at the 61st annual 3-day Valley of Flowers Festival May 5-7

for the traditional parade and the crowning of the 2023 Queen and her Court. This year’s theme was “The Kentucky Derby” and most of the floats got into the Spirit of the run for the Roses and all the grace that goes with the annual May event in Louisville.

The Grand Marshal this year was Lora Click, who was originally from the bluegrass state of Kentucky, considered a perfect fit for this year’s theme of the Kentucky Derby. She has been active part of the Florissant community for over forty years. Lora and her husband Pat opened Click Heating & Cooling in 1976 in Old Town. Lora says,

“The city of Florissant is a wonderful community in which to live, to work and to raise a family.” She has two children, Mary, and Patrick and six grandchildren. She has and continues to give so much to the Florissant community.
Activities during the rest of the three-day festivities were geared to appeal to all ages. At the James J. Eagan Center fair-goers found culturally diverse performances, a vendor/craft fair, a pretty baby photo contest, and children’s activities. Musical entertainment was provided on both
Friday and Saturday that started with the band Array Band on Friday, May 5th. Carnival games and rides for families were featured at the Duchesne Home Association Grounds.
Other events included the Old Town Partners Classic Car Show, a Volksmarch, and a chance to visit the Historic Log Cabin at Tower Court Park on Washington St. at South New Florissant Rd.
Mayor Tim Lowery would like to thank all the families that came out to enjoy the 61st annual Valley of Flowers festival, all the city staff that worked behind the scenes, and all the sponsors/vendors/organizations. A special thank you to the Florissant Valley of Valley Committee for all of their hard work in planning the event and for providing a wonderful
weekend
Planning for the 2024 Valley of Flowers Festival will be starting soon. Stay tuned. For information on the Valley of Flowers Festival, call 314-837-0033 or visit www.florissantvalleyofflowers.com.

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