Things to Do

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.

Fair St. Louis

The Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, it will be the largest fireworks show Fair Saint Louis has ever produced, resulting in an unforgettable spectacle you won’t want to miss!

Against the iconic backdrop of the mighty Mississippi River and the breathtaking Gateway Arch, the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will light up the sky on Monday, July 4th at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Fair Saint Louis activities will take place in Kiener Plaza & Ballpark Village – including concerts, GLI esports and food and drink vendors.

Fair Saint Louis is FREE admission.

View the full schedule HERE.

Celebrate in Webster Groves – Community Days

July 1
Children’s Pet Parade, 5:30 p.m. located at the Recreation Complex Gymnasium. Bring out the dogs, cats, pigs, chickens, iguanas or whatever — if it’s your pet, it qualifies for the Children’s Pet Parade! The Children’s Pet Parade, open to kids 15 and younger, is designed as a good-natured competition where pets, with some assistance from their owners, compete in a variety of categories. Award categories are Best Trick,

Family Olympics Pool Party, 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. located at the Aquatic Center. Be part of the Olympic action! There will be “slight” game modifications for the luge, skeleton, bobsled, biathlon, ski jumping, and snowboarding events, and guess what! You’re already qualified for the finals! There will be an awards ceremony following each event fee: $5 at the gate (kids 3 and under free)

July 4
Community Days Parade, 10 a.m. The parade starts at the intersection of Lockwood Avenue & Selma Avenue and ends at Elm & Glendale. To view the parade route, please visit this link. Roads will be closed at 9 a.m. to prepare for the parade so please keep that in mind when planning your morning. You may need to find alternate routes and arrive early. If you are participating in the parade, please visit this link to learn more about the best places for drop-off.

July 4
Independence Day Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. located at Memorial Field. We have a zone set up around the fireworks for the safety of our community. You will not be able to sit inside of the safety zone, but would be able to view the fireworks safely from anywhere outside of that zone. You can view the safety zone by clicking here. Please wait until the day of the fireworks to reserve your viewing area. Tarps and blankets placed before the show may be removed to preserve the turf and allow for the set-up of events. Removed items may be claimed at the Rec Complex.

For public safety reasons, the Aquatic Center will be closed the entire day of July 4 to allow for the safe delivery of the fireworks and the set-up.

Heritage & Freedom Fest, O’Fallon, MO

Celebrate America’s birthday with an explosion of fun and music at O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest on July 1, 2, 3 and 4. Admission to the festival grounds at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex is free. Free parking also will be available, with free shuttle service provided on July 3–4.

View the full schedule HERE.

Fourth of July Celebration at Bluebird Park in Ellisville

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
MONDAY, JULY 4, 2022
GRIFFIN AND THE GARGOYLES CONCERT & BBQ AND DRINK VENDORS 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM
SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY 9:15 PM

Kirkwood Freedom Festival at Kirkwood Park

Kirkwood Park
111 S Geyer Road
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122

Hosted by the City of Kirkwood at Kirkwood Park. Food trucks start serving at 5 p.m. Live musical entertainment begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at dark. Free to attend!

Independence Day in Columbia, IL at American Legion Memorial Park

Location: American Legion Memorial Park, 375 E. Locust Street, Columbia, IL
Date: ,July 4
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. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Free

For more information call 618-281-5556

JB Blast

FRIDAY, JULY 1 | 7 P.M.
JEFFERSON BARRACKS PARK

Enjoy music under the stars in the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater and a brilliant fireworks display to usher in another fun-filled celebration in honor of our country’s birth.

Gates Open at 5 p.m.
Concerts starts at 7 p.m.
Fireworks Showcase to follow concert at dusk (approx. 9:15 p.m.)

Fireworks in Grafton

Saturday, July 06, 2019
Starts at 9:00pm CDT
Grafton Riverfront
Front Street
Grafton, IL 62037

Arnold Park Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day celebration in Arnold City Park with fireworks and live music!

Where: Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road, Arnold, MO
When: Saturday, July 2, 5:00 – 11:00 pm

VIP Tents Open – 3:00 pm
Food Vendors – 5:00 – 11:00 pm
Bubble Extravaganza – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Balloon Artist – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Train – 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Adult Eating Contest – 6:15 pm
Kids Eating Contest – 6:30 pm
3 Leg Race & Balloon Toss – 6:40 pm
Live Band! Wildfire – 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Fireworks – 9:00 – 9:30 pm

Saint Charles Riverfest

This three-day event will be held at Frontier Park. There will be food, music, vendors, and a carnival. The firework display will be held on July 4, at 9:20 p.m. For more information, click here.

In addition to free concerts, fireworks and carnival rides, July 1st–4th activities include family-friendly sideshows and free activities in the Kids’ Zone, including inflatables to romp on, face painting, games, crafts and more.

Manchester 4th of July Celebration at Schroeder Park

Stop by Schroeder Park on July 4th for a spectacular fireworks show! Don’t forget to bring your blanket or lawn chairs and your dancing shoes for a free concert from Butchwax and the Hollywoods at the Corey J. Donnelly outdoor Amphitheater in Schroeder Park from 6-9 PM with the one and only Manchester Fireworks Display to follow at dark. Concessions and Beer Sales will be available until 9PM.

Eureka Independence Day Celebration:

Join the Eureka Parks and Recreation Department in celebrating our country’s 246th birthday. Enjoy a rockin’ show by Spectrum Band, grab a snack from local food trucks, and watch a sparkling fireworks display! Plan on joining us for this fun and convenient way to celebrate America’s birthday in your hometown!

Saturday, July 2, 2022
Central Avenue Spur (394 South Central Avenue)
Spectrum Band performance: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Coolers are welcome, but please leave all glass bottles at home.
Bring picnic blankets or chairs and enjoy some family time at the park
Parking
Parking is available along Central Avenue, the River Methodist Church and Geggie Elementary.

Ellisville Independence Day Celebration:

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2022
GRIFFIN AND THE GARGOYLES CONCERT & BBQ AND DRINK VENDORS 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM
SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS DISPLAY 9:15 PM

A limited number of parking passes will be available on a first come first served basis for Ellisville Residents beginning Monday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m. online at ellisville.recdesk.com or in person at the Park Administration Building in Bluebird Park. Parking passes reserved online can be picked up through Friday, July 1 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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