Where to See July Fourth Fireworks

If you're looking for a way to celebrate the Fourth of July Monday, 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. Here are five of the largest Independence Day events west of the Mississippi.

Fair Saint Louis
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Gateway Arch grounds
Entertainment: Montgomery Gentry at 8 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
Activities: Air shows, live music from local bands, children’s entertainment, concessions

Webster Groves Community Days
When: 1–11 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park at S. Elm Avenue and E. Glendale Road
Entertainment: Jumbo Shrimp at 7 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:45 p.m.
Activities: Carnival rides, game booths, barbecue, Miss Webster Groves Pageant, rubber duck races 

Arnold 4th of July Celebration
When: 4 p.m.
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 4th of July Event
When: 7–10 p.m.
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 4th of July Celebration
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: Shaw Park Aquatic Center, 111 South Brentwood Blvd.
Activities: Games, door prizes and free popsicles

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

Eureka 4th of July Celebration
When: 7 p.m.
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

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

Manchester July 4th Party in the Park
When: 6 p.m.
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