The Mississippi River is one of the largest sources of oceanic plastic debris. With your help, we can minimize our environmental footprint by collecting riverside trash and keeping the riverfront clean!

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch have partnered with Great Rivers Greenway, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Explore St. Louis, Gateway Arch National Park, Living Lands & Waters and Series Six Apparel to organize the River Clean-up and Dock Bash on Saturday, April 17.

Recruit your friends and family members and lend a helping hand in cleaning up the riverfront! Afterwards, rest and relax on the riverboat dock with live music, food trucks and drink specials.

WHAT: River Clean-up & Dock Bash
WHERE: Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63102
WHEN: Saturday, April 17

• 10 am – 1 pm: Riverfront Clean-up (volunteer shifts in one-hour increments)
• 11 am – 4 pm: Dockside bar open with drink specials
• 11:30 am – 4 pm: Food trucks available on Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard
• 12 – 4 pm: Live music on the riverboat dock
• Noon, 1:30 pm and 3 pm: One-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise (tickets required by calling 877-982-1410 or visiting com/buytickets)

Volunteers are strongly encouraged to sign up for their shift in advance to receive swag courtesy of Great Rivers Greenway, Living Lands & Waters and Series Six Apparel, as well as complimentary vouchers to a St. Louis Riverfront Cruise; however, walk-ups are welcome. Please visit archpark.volunteerhub.com to sign up to volunteer!

Our Riverboat Directions page has more information on how you can get to the riverboats. Parking is available on the riverfront levee for a fee.

For the safety of visitors and employees, face coverings are required to be worn by anyone age 9 and older, and social distancing guidelines must be practiced. For more information on COVID-19 precautions as well as frequently asked questions, please visit our FAQ. 

Note: Event has been rescheduled from March 20.