The Urban League (ULSTL) in conjunction with the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) hosts the Urban Expo Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival every summer that over 27,000 residents of the metropolitan area attend at America's Center in Downtown St. Louis.

The Expo offers book bags, shoes and school supplies to youth and SLPS officials assist with transportation, enrollment, and other school related questions and concerns. The Festival is a multi-focused community fair comprised of over 350 partners. Nonprofit and civic organization provide information about topics such as housing, jobs, public safety and education; as well as social services including health screenings, utility assistance and financial literacy.

All attendees are required to visit all of the resource booths before receiving free items. 

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
• Book Bags & School Supplies
• Family Resources
• Games & Rides 
• Gift & Prizes
• Free Food
• Live Entertainment
• Health Screenings
• Social Services Opportunities
• Senior Services
• Haircuts
• Over 200 Vendors and so much more 


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Booth Application

Download the Urban Expo Booth Application and send it back to Development & Special Events - 3701 Grandel Square, St. Louis MO 63108. 

Online Booth Applications