The Grove’s bars fight back as St. Louis mayor pushes early closures during Pride weekend 21.7%
STLPR - By Brian Munoz - 6/23/2026, 4:09 PM
Appeal to Authority 17.4% - Appeal to Emotion 14.8% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 14.7%
Mayor Cara Spencer said last week that the bar owners agreed to close at midnight during this weekend’s Pride festivities, then walked back the statement days later after questions from St. Louis Public Radio. Multiple bar owners in the Grove say they are planning on staying open late this weekend, despite an announcement from St. Louis... more