The Show Must Go On - in Comfort!

With Friday's heat in mind, we've invested in AIR CONDITIONING units throughout the main event tent to help keep everyone cool, comfortable, and safe. We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Event Information

Location: The Big Top

Address: 3401 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103

Doors Open/Cocktail Hour Begins: 5:30 p.m.

Program Start: 7:00 p.m.

Parking Information

  • The Washington Boulevard parking lot will be reserved for Spectacle of Strength Gala attendees. Metered and non-metered street parking will also be available along Washington Avenue and surrounding blocks.
  • Please note that parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicles parked along Washington Avenue  near The Big Top must park at a 45-degree angle with the rear passenger-side wheel facing the curb.

Pre-Registration

We strongly encourage all attendees to pre-register for a smoother check-in experience, as registration upon arrival will take longer. 

Attire

Summer cocktail attire is encouraged! Think light, breathable fabrics and comfortable styles that will keep you cool while still feeling festive and gala-ready.

Gala Preview

Here's a sneak preview of what guests can look forward to:

  •  Circus acts from our Spectacle of Strength Performers!
  •  Live auction with a chance to win trips to Portugal and Mexico!
  •  Keynote address from Megan E. Green, President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen 


We look forward to celebrating with you! If you have any questions, please contact Christina Chapman, Development Manager, at [email protected].

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The Women's Safe House

Location

The Big Top, Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Thank you to our Big Top Presenting Sponsor



Ring Leader Sponsors


Marshall & Jackie Scott 

High Flyer Sponsors



Flame Thrower Sponsors

Jester Sponsors


Jack & Kerri Rowe

HWP Rigging

Her Village is our community-centric giving society dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse at The Women's Safe House. 

By joining Her Village, you are not just making a monthly donation - you are becoming a part of a multi-generational family that stands with The Women's Safe House and the women we serve. Together, we nurture and uplift each other, creating a brighter future for all. https://twsh.org/her-village/



Come One, Come All!


Step right up-back by popular demand-for an even more dazzling return of the Spectacle of Strength! After an unforgettable debut last year, this extraordinary evening is back, bigger and bolder than ever before.

Join us beneath the grand canopy of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation Big Top on Friday, August 14th at 5:30 PM, where the impossible becomes possible and courage takes center stage. This powerful night is a celebration of the strength we see every day in the survivors served by The Women's Safe House.

Your presence is more than attendance, it's impact. Every ticket, every moment, and every show of support helps provide safe shelter, supportive services, and a path forward for women and children escaping domestic and sexual violence. Together, we are creating a community where safety, healing, and hope are possible.

Don your summer cocktail attire (or come in festive, on-theme style!) and get ready to be captivated. This is more than an event; it's a meaningful opportunity to stand alongside survivors and be part of something truly life-changing.

See you under the Big Top!