Fourth of July Events Abound in 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 the largest Independence Day events west of the Mississippi.

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

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

St. Charles Riverfest

• 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 and 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 July 3; and 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 on July 4.
• Fireworks: Watch fireworks from Fair St. Louis on the Riverfront. 
• Activities: Concessions available from local restaurants

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

If you want to avoid major crowds and traffic or if you just want to stay closer to home, check out these smaller community events.   

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

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

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

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

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. July 4
• Fireworks: 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.