Here is a list of some of the top spots to go to in St. Louis if you want to enjoy fireworks displays and 4th of July festivities with your family.
Thursday, July 2
5:00pm Fair Saint Louis Opens
Family entertainment in the Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone until 7 pm, including the new STEAM exhibit, Pro Plan Performance Dog Team and more
Interactive Zone open until 8 pm
Longest, tallest mobile Zip line open on Lagoon until 10 pm – $10 a ride
5:00pm Color Guard – Budweiser Main Stage
5:30pm Natalie Stovall and The Drive – Budweiser Stage
7:00pm Parmalee – Budweiser Stage
8:45pm Chris Young – Budweiser Stage
10:00pm Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Edward Jones fireworks
10:30pm Fair Saint Louis closes
Friday, July 3
12:00pm Fair Saint Louis Opens
Family entertainment in the Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone until 7 pm, including the new STEAM exhibit, Pro Plan Performance Dog Team and more
Interactive Zone open until 8 pm
Longest, tallest mobile Zip line open on Lagoon until 10 pm – $10 a ride
12:30pm Chris Clark (bicycle stunt performance) – east of the Budweiser Stage
1:00pm Pro Plan Performance Dog Team – Family Festival Zone
1:30pm Noah Guthrie – Budweiser Stage
3:00pmThe Mowgli’s – Budweiser Stage
3:15pm Pro Plan Performance Dog Team – Family Festival Zone
4:15pm Boeing Salute to the Troops– Budweiser Stage
4:45pm American Authors – Budweiser Stage
6:00pm Pro Plan Performance Dog Team – Family Festival Zone
6:30pm Blondie – Budweiser Stage
8:30pm Melissa Etheridge – Budweiser Stage
10:00pm Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Edward Jones fireworks
10:30pm Fair Saint Louis closes
Saturday, July 4
7:00am Freedom 4-Miler and Family Fun Run in partnership with the St. Louis Sports Commission
9:45am 133rd Veiled Prophet Parade
12:00pm Fair Saint Louis Opens
Family entertainment in the Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone until 7 pm, including the new STEAM exhibit, Pro Plan Performance Dog Team and more
Interactive Zone open until 8 pm
Longest, tallest mobile Zip line open on Lagoon until 10 pm – $10 a ride
12:15pm Chris Clark (bicycle stunt performance) – east of the Budweiser Stage
12:45pm KBeeta – Budweiser Stage
2:15pm Dirty Muggs – Budweiser Stage
3:45pm MC Lyte – Budweiser Stage
4:45pm Chris Clark (bicycle stunt performance) – east of the Budweiser Stage
5:15pm Tony! Toni! Toné! – Budweiser Stage
7:00pm Morris Day and The Time – Budweiser Stage
8:45pm Kool & The Gang – Budweiser Stage
10:00pm Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Edward Jones fireworks
Thursday, July 2:
5:00PM – 10:30PM Live music, carnival, food & craft vendors
Friday, July 3:
12:00PM – 10:30PM Live music, carnival, food & craft vendors
9:20PM Fireworks
Saturday, July 4:
10:00AM – 12:00PM Parade
12:00PM – 10:30PM Live music, carnival, food & craft vendors
9:20PM Fireworks
Carnival, Midway Booths, and BBQ: July 1, 2, 3, and 4
Carnival Wristband Night: July 1 and 2
Pet Parade: July 1
Miss Webster Groves Pageant: July 2
Parade: July 4
Fireworks: July 3 and 4
Alton’s Mississippi River Fireworks Festival at Riverfront Park
Location: Alton Riverfront Amphitheater, #1 Henry Street, Alton, IL
Date: Friday, July 3, 2015
Time: Grounds open at 5 pm
Description: This annual Fireworks Festival is held along the Alton Riverfront. Gates for the concert at the Liberty Bank Amphitheater open at 5 pm. The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, headquartered at nearby Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, will began playing at around 6 pm. The fireworks display is set to take off around 9:15 pm.
Free
Hertiage & Freedom Fest, O’Fallon, MO
JULY 2 • FAMILY NIGHT
5 – 10 p.m. Carnival and midway open.
No fireworks or live entertainment.
6 – 10 p.m. Interactive DJ, audience choice
JULY 3
Noon Festival opens
Noon – 9:45 p.m. Kids’ Zone open
(inflatables, crafts, games, face painting)
3:15, 5:45 and 8:15 p.m. Axe Women Loggers of Maine
2:30, 4:15 and 7 p.m. Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show
Noon – 9 p.m. Krazy Kidz Jump ($5)
4:45 p.m. Well Hungarians
6:30 p.m. LoCash
9 p.m. Gloriana
10:15 p.m. Jena “Dusty” Mielke Fireworks Spectacular
JULY 4
9:30 a.m. Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade
Noon Festival opens
Noon – 9:00 p.m. Kids’ Zone open
(inflatables, crafts, games, face painting)
2:30, 6 and 8 p.m. Axe Women Loggers of Maine
2 and 7 p.m. Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show
Noon – 8:30 p.m. Krazy Kidz Jump ($5)
3 p.m. Superjam
4:45 p.m. DJ Rockette featuring Kelsey Bean perform “The O’Fallon State of Mind”
4:50 p.m. Parade awards
5:15 p.m. Tonic
6:45 p.m. Toad the Wet Sprocket
8:30 p.m. Smash Mouth
9:30 p.m. Jena “Dusty” Mielke Fireworks Spectacular
Fourth of July Celebration at Bluebird Park in Ellisville
The City of Ellisville will host its Annual Independence Day Celebration in Bluebird Park on Thursday, July 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in Bluebird Park. Fireworks are scheduled from 9:30 to 10:00. Musical entertainment by the That 80’s Band!
Kirkwood Freedom Festival at Kirkwood Park
The City will hold its annual fireworks display on Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Kirkwood Park. Music by Fanfare kicks off the festival at 7:00 p.m., and the fireworks go off at dusk. Kirkwood Lions’ Club will be on hand, selling beer, ice cream, and soda, along with glow necklaces. Tropical Moose will be open, and there will be several food trucks.
Independence Day in Columbia, IL at American Legion Memorial Park
Location: American Legion Memorial Park, 375 E. Locust Street, Columbia, IL
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2015
Times: Grounds open at 11 am, Breakfast at Legion Hall at 9 am
Description: The community of Columbia bands together to form the July Fourth Committee and puts on this Independence Day celebration that features food, beer, and other refreshments, bingo, a washer tournament, a Kloepper tournament, and other entertainment. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Free
Arnold July 4th Celebration at Arnold City Park:
Join us for an awesome hometown celebration on Saturday, the 4th of July, from 4-10:30 p.m. at Arnold City Park. We will have food vendors which will include bbq, bloomin onions, corn dogs, shoestring potatoes, beer, snow cones, and lots of other great food! Vote For Pedro will play from 6:30-10:30 pm.
The fireworks will be scheduled around 9 p.m.
City of Eureka 4th of July Celebration
The City of Eureka is proud to be sponsoring a July 4th Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Lions Park dedicated to military veterans throughout our community. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. with free activities for children. At 7:30 p.m. live music will begin. Concessions will be available for a nominal cost.
Schedule of Events
7:00 p.m. – Children’s Activities, Food Sales Begin
7:10 p.m. – Presentation by Mayor Coffey
7:25 p.m. – National Anthem
7:30 p.m. – Concert
9:00 p.m. – Children’s Area Closes
9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
10:30 p.m. – Event Concludes
Friday, June 26th 4:00 PM—11:00 PM
Saturday, June 27th 8:00 AM—11:00 PM
Firecracker Day Parade:
Saturday, June 27th
List of Aniticipated Events:
Fireworks each night at 10pm
Hillbilly Authority, Friday night from 6 to 10 pm
Loose Roots, Saturday night from 6 to 10 pm
Carnival rides/Tinsley’s Amusements – 1 Ticket $1.25 or 22 Tickets for $20
Washer Tournament, Saturday 11 am Sign up @ 10 am
Classic Car show, Saturday 8 to 10 am – awards at 1 pm – $15 entry fee
15th Annual Kids’ Hooked on Fishing, Saturday 8 to 10 am
13th Annual Seniors’ Hooked on Fishing Derby, Saturday 10 am
Zumba, Saturday 8 to 9 am
Little Mr. & Miss. Firecracker Contest, Saturday 5:00 pm
Petting Zoo
Disc Golf Tournament, Saturday 9 am
Bingo, Saturday 4 to 7 pm at Fairgrounds East Pavilion
JB Blast:
July 3rd, 7pm
Jefferson Barracks Park, 345 North Drive, near the intersection of Interstate 255 and Telegraph Road.
JB Blast will feature a free concert by the Starlifters USAF Band of Mid-America in the Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheater.
Fireworks begin around 9 p.m.
4th of July Fireworks Celebration: Chesterfield Mall
Saturday, July 4 7:00 pm
Chesterfield Mall
Free
The main viewing area will be in the west parking lot near Dillard’s and Macy’s at Chesterfield Mall. The Main Stage will present a FREE concert starting at 7:00 pm featuring Dogs of Society, an Elton John Tribute band. Come and enjoy listening and dancing to the music until the fireworks show begins at 9:30 pm.
The Kids’ Zone is sponsored by Commerce Bank and will feature BMX Stunt Riders! These are professional riders that compete nationally throughout the year. Kids will also enjoy a Bubble Bus, climbing walls, photo booth, stilt walker and performances by gymnasts from Olympiad Gymnastics Training Center. Bring lawn chairs and refreshments. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Ferguson Fourth of July Festival
Date: Saturday, July 4th
Time: 10 am – 9:15pm
Location: January-Wabash Memorial Park
Fee: Free
“Ferguson Celebrates “Fairytale Friends”. Enjoy the parade, opening ceremonies, a plethora of unique vendors, games, and other fun activities. Cap off the evening with a fireworks display planned for 9:15 pm in January-Wabash Park.
Sublette Park Fireworks – The Hill
July 11th ~ additional information will be announced closer to the event.
If you’re still looking for ways to fill up the calendar this summer check out the St. Louis Staycation Guide.
Where are you heading for the holiday? Did I miss anything? If so let me know in the comment section!
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