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Many things draw people to Soulard. The backdrop, the Soulard architecture and street scape, which displays a spectrum of interesting detail and a robust character, are always a strong draw. But it goes much deeper than that, as Soulard is a small town nestled in 17 square blocks, with sense of community few places can offer. Modest, sturdy multi-family structures are mingled with stately Victorian townhouses and a few elegant mansions. Soulard thrives as a diverse neighborhood with events such as the annual Bastille Day celebration in July, Soulard Mardi Gras activities in February and Soulard Oktoberfest in October, bring thousands of people into this lively ethnic neighborhood. Visitors can enjoy the unique blues music clubs, pubs and fine restaurants and outdoor cafes. SOULARD SPEAKS OUT! "My
wife and I have lived in Soulard since 1994. We moved to Soulard the summer
after our youngest son finished high school. We always wanted to live
in a city environment where we could walk to stores, restaurants and clubs.
I work downtown so that I can also walk to work when the weather is nice.
There is a strong feeling of community in the neighborhood. Every local
bar/restaruant has its own contingent of regulars who meet to dine, drink
and socialize. I have a friend who is a professor in Rome, Italy, and
he says that our neighborhood clubs are like the ones that Rome use to
have before all the American tourists arrived--good friends enjoying relatively
inexpensive food and drink with great local entertainment." Soulard Coffee Garden My wife Julie and I moved to Soulard In March 1997 mostly because of the Mardi Gras and secondly, the old brick homes. I then moved my office to Soulard in June of 2002. This is a great neighborhood everyone is so friendly. In the county we knew 3 people on our block. Not here - everyone is out and are much friendlier. We know lots and lots of neighbors, it's great! Jim P.
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Soulard
is a neighborhood rich with history and unique character. It is more of
an Island in that it is bordered by a river on one side, and highways
on the other. And between these borders, the streets have become host
to many little blues bars, restaurants, patios, etc., that are all within
walking distance of one another. Here you will find an eclectic mix of
style and architecture, a blend of culture, music, the market, and some
of the friendliest people ever! When we came to look for the location
for the first Feraro’s, Soulard just yelled out to us, “Pick
me…pick meee!” It was our new Jersey Shore of the Midwest.
The Jersey Shore is very similar in that everything in a shore town is
within walking distance, old bars, patios, etc. It is that whole crazy
indigenous islander feel that just feels right. Everyone knows you. Everyone
is a little bit off kilter. It’s just cool!