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Florissant Rings in 225 Years in Style

Residents, officials and re-enactors turned out to wish Florissant a Happy Birthday at Old St. Ferdinand Shrine.

The played the host and backdrop to the City of Florissant’s 225th Anniversary Celebration Friday.

The evening began with a plaque dedication honoring Father Pierre Jean De Smet and , their contributions to the early Florissant community and the founding of the city itself.

Feast Day Mass, live music, a book fair, traditional re-enactors and a fish fry with clam chowder followed.

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