The Pageant (also called The Pageant Concert Nightclub) is a popular American

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. Built as a dedicated

, The Pageant first opened its doors on October 19, 2000. It was named for a "long-gone Pageant movie theater" that once stood three blocks away. Located in

at 6161 Delmar Boulevard on the east end of the

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, The Pageant has been described by the ''

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'' as "St. Louis' premier midsize venue". Inside is a

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called The Halo Bar; , it was open every night regardless of whether there is a performance. In their worldwide ranking of top nightclubs by ticket sales, ''

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'' ranked The Pageant 4th in 2008 and 6th in 2014. Alex Young, writing for ''

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'', said in 2009 that The Pageant put on great shows in a more-intimate setting than other venues which failed the test of time; he specifically called out the sound system, the parking available, and The Halo Bar.

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