ST. LOUIS – Many celebrations and fireworks shows are planned around the St. Louis region on the Fourth of July of the holiday weekend. FOX 2 has compiled a list of local Fourth of July holiday celebrations and fireworks events around the St. Louis region. All of the listed events below are free to attend unless otherwise stated.
Celebrate St. Louis
- July 3 – Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:40 p.m.
- July 4– Festivities begin at 2 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:40 p.m.
- Events along Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard (near St. Louis riverfront)
- Celebrations include live music performances, vendors, and more
- Evening fireworks cruise available from Gateway Arch both nights, tickets available from $26-32.
- Largest Fourth of July holiday celebration in the City of St. Louis
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- June 27 – South St. Louis County’s biggest summer fireworks show
- Jefferson Barracks Park (345 North Rd W.)
- Gates open at 5 p.m., live music begins at 7 p.m., fireworks begin around 9 p.m.
- Food trucks and outdoor family-friendly activities
Alton Fireworks Spectacular
- July 3 – Festivities begin around 5 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m.
- Alton Amphitheater (1 Riverfront Dr.)
- Live entertainment all night. Food trucks, music and more
Arnold Independence Day Celebration
- June 28 – Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin after dark.
- Arnold City Park (2400 Bradley Beach Road)
- Live music, pie-eating contest, outdoor games and food vendors
Bridgeton 4th of July Celebration
- July 4 – Morning parade, festival and evening fireowrks
- Parade: Begins at 10 a.m. (Runs from St. James subdivision down Natural Bridge Road)
- Festival: Concessions, food truck and live music (Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex)
- Fireworks: Begins shortly after 9 p.m.
Chesterfield 4th of July Celebration
- July 4 – Festivities begin around 6 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m.
- Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex (17925 North Outer 40 Rd.)
- Live entertainment, food trucks, pony rides and more
City Museum – Electric Sky
- July 4 – Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Fireworks show begins after dark
- City Museum (750 N. 16th St.)
- Outdoor games, balloon artists and family-friendly activities
- $25 for members, $35 for non-members
Eureka Independence Day Celebration
- July 4 – Festivities begin around 6 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m.
- Central Avenue Spur (394 S. Central Ave.)
- Local bands, vendors and pyro-musical fireworks show
Ferguson 4th of July Celebration
- July 4 – Parade, festival and fireworks
- Parade: 10 a.m. (Begins at 200 S. Florissant Rd.)
- Festival: 4-9 p.m. (Wabash Memorial Park)
- Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
- Festivities also include include music, food and kids zone activities
Festus Twin City Firecracker Festival
- June 27 – 4-11 p.m.
- June 28 – 3-11 p.m.
- Larry G. Crites Memorial Park (2232-2292 Old State Hwy A)
- Grand fireworks show at 10 p.m. on June 28.
- Carnival rides, car show and family-friendly activities
Florissant 4th of July Celebration
- July 4 – Festivities begin at 7:15 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m.
- James J. Eagan Civic Center (1 James J. Eagan Dr.)
- Food trucks, live music and fireworks show
Gateway Grizzlies All-American Weekend
- Fireworks scheduled after three games on July 3, July 4, and July 5
- Arsenal BG Ballpark (2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd.)
- Games begin at 7:05 p.m. each night
- Postgame fireworks show for all ticketed fans
Godfrey Family Fun Fest
- July 4 – Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m.
- Glazebrook Park (1401 Stamper Ln.)
- Live music, food stands, watermelon-eating contest, Great Godfrey Maze and fireworks
Kirkwood Freedom Festival
- July 4 – Festivities begin around 5 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m.
- Kirkwood Park (111 S. Geyer Rd.)
- Live music, food trucks and fireworks
Manchester 4th of July Celebration
- July 4 – Festivities begin around 6 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9 p.m.
- Schroeder Park (359 Old Meramec Station Rd.)
- Live music, food and fireworks
O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest
- July 4 – Parade, Rock Night Festival and Fireworks
- Parade: 9:30 a.m. (Main Street)
- Rock Night: Noon to 10 p.m. at Ozzie Smith Sports Complex (900 TR Hughes Blvd.)
- Fireworks: Begin at 9:30 p.m. at Ozzie Smith Sports Complex
- Festivities also include carnival and main stage concerts
Red, White & Blue in the Loo
- July 3 – 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music and a fireworks show
- July 4 – Parade at 10 a.m., cornhole tournament at 12 p.m., autocross racing at 3 p.m., live music and more
- Monroe County Fairgrounds (4177 IL-156, Waterloo, Illinois)
Six Flags July 4th Fireworks Celebration
- Fireworks shows scheduled for 9:15 p.m. on July 4, July 5 and July 6
- 4900 Six Flags Rd.
- Fireworks shows available to season-pass holders or with paid admission
St. Charles Riverfest
- July 4 – Noon to 10 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:20 p.m.
- July 5 – Noon to 10 p.m.
- July 6 – Noon to 5 p.m.
- 222 S. Riverside Dr.
- Carnival, food vendors, live music and family-friendly activities
Troy, IL 4th of July Celebration
- July 4 – Festivities begin around 1 p.m. Fireworks begin after dark
- Tri-Township Park (410 Wickliffe Street)
- Live music, food, family-friendly activities and more
Webster Groves Community Days
- July 3 – Children’s Pet Pageant
- July 4 – Community parade and fireworks
- Parade: Starts at 10 a.m. Begins at Lockwood and Mason and ends at Elm and Glendale
- Fireworks: Begins at 9:15 p.m. at Memorial Field
- Must apply to participate in parade or pet pageant
Westport Plaza – Have A Blast Bash
- July 5 – Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m.
- Westport Plaza (111 West Port Plaza Dr.)
- Musical performance, pie-eating contest, food vendors and more
