Pick Of Fourth Of July Events

To celebrate the Fourth of July, the St. Louis area has it covered. With a vast array of fireworks displays, parades, live music, fairs and festivals, there's no shortage of activities. Five of the largest Independence Day events west of the Mississippi follow.

Fair Saint Louis
When: noon–10 p.m. July 2, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 3 and 4
Where: Gateway Arch grounds
Parade: 10 a.m. July 2 at the corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue
Entertainment: Steve Miller Band at 7 p.m. July 2, Maroon 5 at 8 p.m. July 3, Montgomery Gentry at 8 p.m. July 4
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. July, 2, 3 and 4
Activities: Air shows, live music from local bands, children’s entertainment, concessions

O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest
When: 5 p.m.–10 p.m. July 2, noon–11 p.m. July 3, noon–10 p.m. July 4
Where: Ozzie Smith’s Sports Complex
Entertainment: Josh Gracin at 6:30 p.m. July 2, Phil Vassar at 8:15 p.m. July 3, Tonic at 6 p.m. and OK GO at 8:15 p.m. July 4
Fireworks: 10:15 p.m. July 3, 9:45 p.m. July 4
Activities: Carnival rides, children’s entertainment, inflatable bounce houses, game booths, concessions

Rockin' on the Landing
When: noon-11 p.m. July 2, 3 and 4
Where: Laclede's Landing
Entertainment:

• 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. SuperJam, from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Contagious, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Metal Studz July 2
• 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. McLovin, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Trixie Delight, from 8 pm. - 11 p.m. Dirty Muggz
• 2 pm. - 4 p.m. Ricky Lee Tanner, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Candy Coburn, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Whiskey Dixon

Fireworks: Watch fireworks from Fair St. Louis on the Riverfront. 
Activities: Concessions available from local restaurants

Editor's Note: This article was updated at 4:33 p.m. on June 29, due to St. Charles having to relocate festivities from the originally published location of Frontier Park. The change was necessary due to flooding. The new location is as follows.

St. Charles Riverfest
When: 5 p.m.–11 p.m. July 1, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. July 2 and 3, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. July 4
Where: South Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO
Parade: 10 a.m. July 4 at Blanchette Park
Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. July 4
Activities: Carnival rides, children’s entertainment, concessions

Webster Groves Community Days
When: 5 p.m.–11 p.m. July 1, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. July 2, 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. July 3 and 4
Where: Memorial Park at S. Elm Avenue and E. Glendale Road
Parades: Pet parade at 6 p.m. July 1 at Webster Groves Recreation Complex, Community Days parade at 10 a.m. July 4 at Lockwood and Selma
Entertainment: Phil Stendeck at 8 p.m. July 3, Jumbo Shrimp at 7 p.m. July 4
Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. July 3 and 4
Activities: Carnival rides, game booths, barbecue, Miss Webster Groves Pageant, rubber duck races

Eureka teams, and other municipalities, do a great job hosting smaller, community-oriented festivities.

Eureka Fourth of July Celebration
When: 7 p.m. July 4
Where: Lions Park, 400 Bald Hill Rd.
Entertainment: Hollywood 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Activities: Children's activities, concessions

Pacific Community Fireworks Show
When: 5 p.m. July 2
Where: Pacific City Park at 700 W. Congress
Entertainment: DJ music will be provided by Dave Grippo
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
Activities: Concessions (cotton candy, funnel cakes, nachos, hot dogs), pony rides, petting zoo, and other children's activities. American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 320 will present a salute to America and our veterans. The Genealogy Committee will be offering 50/50 chances to raise funds for a memorial for a former war slave.  

Arnold Fourth of July Celebration
When: 4 p.m. July 4
Where: Arnold City Park at Jeffco Boulevard and Bradley Beach Road
Entertainment: Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys
Fireworks: 9 p.m.
Activities: Concessions

Chesterfield Fourth of July Event
When: 7 p.m.–10 p.m. July 4
Where: Chesterfield Mall parking lot between Macy’s and Dillard’s
Entertainment: Blues Plus Band from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Activities: Children’s entertainment, concessions

Clayton Fourth of July Celebration
When: 1 p.m.-4 p.m. July 4
Where: Shaw Park Aquatic Center, 111 South Brentwood Blvd.
Activities: Games, door prizes and free popsicles

Ellisville Independence Day Celebration
When: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. July 4
Where: Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Rd.
Entertainment: Sh-Boom at 7 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Activities: Interactive games, concessions

Florissant Fourth of July Festivities
When: 7:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Florissant Valley Park at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive
Entertainment: Northwinds Concert Band at 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks: At dusk

Hazelwood Independence Day Celebration
When: Shuttle buses to the park begin at 7 p.m. July 4
Where: White Birch Park
Fireworks: At dusk

JB Blast
When: 7 p.m. July 1
Where: Jefferson Barracks Park at the Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheater
Entertainment: Starlifters (a U.S. Air Force band) at 7 p.m.
Fireworks: At dusk
Activities: Concessions

Kirkwood Community Freedom Festival
When: 6 p.m. July 4
Where: Kirkwood Park at the intersection of Adams and Geyer roads
Entertainment: Fanfare at 7 p.m.
Fireworks: At dusk
Activities: Concessions

Manchester July Fourth Party in the Park
When: 6 p.m. July 4
Where: Schroeder Park, 359 Old Meramec Station Rd.
Entertainment: Sundance & Brass band at 6 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
Activities: Concessions available at the pool

Wentzville Independence Day Celebration
When: noon–9:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Progress Park, 968 Meyer Rd.
Parade: 3 p.m. on West Pearce Boulevard
Entertainment: Radio Rich
Fireworks: 9:05 p.m.
Activities: Free swimming noon–7 p.m., inflatable bounce houses, clowns, balloon sculpting, concessions.