St. Louis Fireworks Displays and Activities 2018
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 Saint Louis is a FREE admission event produced each year by St. Louisans for St. Louisans and their guests celebrating our nation’s independence each Fourth of July. The Fair typically hosts hundreds of thousands of attendees listening to fantastic music, playing in the Festival Zone, checking out new products in the Interactive Zone and of course, being “wowed” by our nationally recognized fireworks displays each evening – all for FREE. Other rides and activities have a nominal fee including the zip line, human slingshot and the Pay to Play Zone for kids of all ages. You can also check our The Fairway – an area for local artists and merchandise vendors selling their wares.
America’s Birthday Parade (formerly the VP Parade) will kick off at Union Station in downtown St. Louis on Wednesday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m. The parade’s theme is “The U.S. Experience.”
2018 Fair Saint Louis Schedule of Events Schedule and times are subject to change. All performances will take place on the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Stage.
Wednesday, July 4
9:30 a.m.: 136th America’s Birthday Parade (VP Parade) begins at Union Station in downtown St. Louis Noon: Fair Saint Louis opens at Gateway Arch National Park
12:30 p.m.: Boeing Air Show
5:30 p.m.: Performance by AMELIA EISENHAUER
6:45 p.m.: Boeing Air Show
8:30 p.m.: Performance by the ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
9:35 p.m.: Fireworks presented by Edward Jones
Friday, July 6
4 p.m.: Fair Saint Louis opens at Gateway Arch National Park
4:45 p.m.: Performance by DIRTY MUGGS
6:30 p.m.: Performance by ANDY GRAMMER
8:15 p.m.: Performance by JASON DERULO
9:35 p.m. Fireworks presented by Edward Jones
Saturday, July 7
Noon: Fair Saint Louis opens at Gateway Arch National Park
1:15 p.m.: Performance by FIRE FOR EFFECT of the Missouri Army National Guard
2:45 p.m.: Performance by DANIELLE BRADBERY
4:15 p.m.: Performance by RAELYNN
5:30 p.m.: Salute to the Troops ceremony
6:15 p.m.: Performance by CAM
8:00 p.m.: Performance by MARTINA MCBRIDE
9:30 p.m.: Fireworks presented by Edward Jones
A four day celebration in 2016 includes a parade, live music, carnival, food & craft vendors, and fireworks along the banks of the Missouri River in Frontier Park.
July 3, 2018 – July 4, 2018
Tuesday, July 3:
5:00PM – 10:30PM Live music, carnival, food & craft vendors
Wednesday, July 4:
10:00AM – 12:00PM Parade
12:00PM – 10:30PM Live music, carnival, food & craft vendors
9:20PM Fireworks
Frontier Park
222 S. Riverside Dr., Saint Charles, MO 63301
Celebrate in Webster Groves – Community Days
Webster Groves Community Days is an annual event to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. The Citizen’s Committee for Community Days organizes all of the activities for the event. The Webster Groves Lions Club also holds its annual carnival and barbecue charity fundraiser during the celebration. All activities (aside from the carnival and barbecue) are free and are funded through donations from businesses, organizations, and the citizens of Webster Groves.
2018 Schedule at a Glance
Carnival, Midway Booths, and BBQ: July 1 (2- 11 p.m.), July 2 (5-11 p.m.), July 3 (5-11 p.m.), and July 4 (11 a.m. – 11 p.m.)
Unlimited Ride Wristband Night: July 2 and July 3
Miss Webster Pageant: July 1 (7:30-9 p.m.)
Parade: July 4 (10 a.m.)
Fireworks: July 3 (9:30 p.m. contingent on sponsorships) and July 4 (9:30 p.m)
Hertiage & Freedom Fest, O’Fallon, MO
JULY 2 • FAMILY DAY
4 – 10 p.m. Carnival, midway and vendors, open.
No fireworks or other live entertainment.
6, 8 p.m. Major League Circus Show
JULY 3
4 p.m. Festival opens
6, 8 p.m. Major League Circus Show
4 – 9:45 p.m. Kids’ Zone open
(inflatables, crafts, games, face painting)
4:45 p.m. Brothers Walker
6:45 p.m. Tarra Layne
8:45 p.m. Jerrod Niemann
10:15 p.m. Jena “Dusty” Mielke Fireworks Spectacular
JULY 4
9:30 a.m. Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade
Noon Festival opens
2:30, 5, 7 p.m. Major League Circus Show
Noon – 9:00 p.m. Kids’ Zone open
(inflatables, crafts, games, face painting)
2:30 p.m. School of Rock
4 p.m. Parade awards
4:30 p.m. Portrait: The Music of Kansas
6:30 p.m. Stir
8:15 p.m. Daughtry
9:30 p.m. Jena “Dusty” Mielke Fireworks Spectacular
Times are subject to change.
Fourth of July Celebration at Bluebird Park in Ellisville
Join us in our annual celebration of Independence Day. Festivities are from 6:00 PM until 10:30 PM in Bluebird Park. There is no parking (except accessible) available in the park. We will have shuttle bus service to and from the park at the following locations.
Eaton Bussmann (114 Old State Road)
Former First Baptist Church of Ellisville (137 Clarkson Road) parking lot
Shuttles will begin running at 5:30 PM and run until 11:00 PM
No glass bottles or pets are allowed in the park during the celebration.
Activities
6:00 – 9:00 PM – FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDORS ARE OPEN
6:00 – 9:00 pm – GIANT SLIDE, OBSTACLE COURSE, BOUNCE HOUSE, CLIMBING WALL (ALL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN ARE FREE)
7:00 – 10:15 PM – GRIFFIN AND THE GARGOYLES PERFORM
8:00 PM – INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY
9:30 PM – BEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN THE METRO AREA!
Kirkwood Freedom Festival at Kirkwood Park
The annual Kirkwood Fireworks Festival will be held on Wednesday, July 4, in Kirkwood Park. (Bad weather reschedule date is July 5.) Music by Fanfare kicks off the evening at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks go off at dusk.
Traffic Note: Please note that West Adams will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 7:00 to 10:30 p.m., due to heavy pedestrian traffic.
Independence Day in Columbia, IL at American Legion Memorial Park
EVENT DETAILS:
Free
Location: American Legion Memorial Park, 375 E. Locust Street, Columbia, IL
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Times: Grounds open at 11 am, Breakfast at Legion Hall at 9 am
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.
Arnold July 4th Celebration at Arnold City Park:
The City of Arnold will hold its annual Independence Day Celebration on June 30, 2018 from 4:00 – 11:00 pm. Performers from Circus Kaput will be at the event this year to entertain all ages. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Joe Dirt Band between 7:00 – 11:00 pm.
Food and beverage vendors will be available on site.
A fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:30 pm.
Enjoy music by ““The South Side Johnny Band” 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. This year, the Blast will feature a concert from 7 to 9 p.m., with fireworks to follow. Admission and parking are free and there will be plenty of food available for purchase, including a variety of food trucks. Blankets, picnic baskets and coolers are welcome.
City of Eureka 4th of July Celebration
Come on out and join us to celebrate America’s 242st Birthday! The City of Eureka is proud to be sponsoring an old fashioned July 4th Celebration dedicated to military veterans throughout our community complete with one memorable fireworks display! Concessions will be available for a nominal cost. Plan on joining us for this fun and convenient way to celebrate America’s birthday in your hometown! On-site parking will not be available for this event. Please call 636-938-6775 for handicap parking information.
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Lions Park
Cost: Free
4th of July Fireworks Celebration: Chesterfield Mall
Come join us for the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration that has grown to be the biggest and best fireworks show in the metropolitan area, presented by the City of Chesterfield. The Main Stage will feature live music from Fat Pocket, St. Louis’ highest energy party band featuring razor sharp rhythms, hot horns and powerhouse vocals, from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. This “A-List” award winning band will move your guests to the dance floor for a non-stop dance party.
The Commerce Bank Kid’s Zone will have Circus Kaput, a two-hour circus show featuring unicycling, juggling, magic, aerial acts, stiltwalker, teeterboard, fire breathing, acrobatics, audience participation and much more. The Kid’s Zone will also have 15 carnival games including putt-putt challenges, a frog hop and ring toss, plus two bubble machines! Inflatable bounce houses, slides and an obstacle course will keep the kids entertained before the fireworks show. Kid’s Zone will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The main viewing area will be at the Chesterfield Mall. The fireworks show will begin promptly at 9:30 p.m. The celebration will also feature food trucks and a variety of children’s activities all night long. Lawn chairs, blankets, outside food, beverages and coolers are allowed (NO GLASS, please). No tobacco products.
Wed, July 4, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Festus 30th Annual Firecracker Extravaganza
West City Park
Join us for the 30th Annual Firecracker Extravaganza on June 22 and 23. Both days will have carnival rides, food and craft vendors. You won’t want to miss the one night only Hillbilly Authority Reunion on the stage at 6pm Friday night! Saturday at 8am is the Youth Fishing Derby and Car and Truck Show. The Senior Fishing Derby and Washer Tournament beging at 10am. Little Mr. and Miss Firecracker competition takes place at 4pm. Great food and drink will be available all day and night! Get ready for some awesome entertainment Saturday night! John McEuen and the String Wizards take the stage at 6pm and will be followed by Scotty Bratcher.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Starts at 9:00pm CDT
Grafton Riverfront
Front Street
Grafton, IL 62037
Don’t miss the St. Louis Staycation Guide for more activities this summer and the Things to Do page for more events!
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