Fourth of July Events Abound in the St. Louis Area

If you're looking for a way 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. Here are all od the major Independence Day events west of the Mississippi.

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

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.

Chesterfield 4th 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

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.

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

Arnold 4th 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

Clayton 4th 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

Eureka 4th 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

Florissant 4th 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

Manchester July 4th 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

Lake Saint Louis Fireworks

When: 9:15 p.m.
Where: The fireworks are set off from the road over the dam, on the north side of town near I-70. This year's display is almost ten minutes longer than previous years, and will be choreographed to music that will be played on 98.7 FM.

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

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

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.

If you can't find something on this extensive list, you are out of luck.