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Grab your Festivus Pole, get ready to perform feats of strength and prepare to air your grievances. It's that special time of year in Downtown St. Louis.

Festivus, a "holiday" inspired by the Seinfeld television sitcom, will take place on Saturday, December 3. The celebration will include shopping and dining specials, more than 50 decorated Festivus Poles (no tinsel allowed), strolling entertainers, loft tours and free movies.

The fun begins at 11 a.m. when the unique shops and restaurants open their doors. After shopping and dining, you can take part in Festivus Carol singing around the Festivus Fire at City Museum.

A free showing of holiday favorite, "A Christmas Story," will take place at 7 p.m. at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre, followed by "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" at 9:30 p.m.

For more details, check out the official St. Louis Festivus web site.