Background
Known as the "Veiled Prophet Fair" (or sometimes just "VP Fair") to the public, and officially prior to 1992, Fair Saint Louis was organized by the Veiled Prophet Organization, a secret society of prominent St. Louisans who also put on the "Veiled Prophet Ball", a debutante ball held annually in December, as well as the Veiled Prophet Parade, which usually kicks off Fair Saint Louis.
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