Fourth of July Events Abound in the St. Louis Area

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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 five of the largest Independence Day events in St. Louis:

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

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

Rockin' on the Landing
When: noon-11 p.m. July 2, 3 and 4
Where: Laclede's Landing
Entertainment:

• July 2: 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 3: 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 4: 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

Fireworks: Watch fireworks from Fair St. Louis on the Riverfront. 
Activities: Concessions available from local restaurants

St. Charles Riverfest
When: 5 p.m.–11 p.m. July 1, 3 p.m.–11 p.m. July 2 and 3, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. July 4
Where: South Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO
Parade: 10 a.m. July 4 at Blanchette Park
Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. July 4
Activities: Carnival rides, children’s entertainment, concessions

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:

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

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

Fenton Delmar Gardens Independence Day Celebration
When: 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Delmar Gardens of Meramec, No. 1 Arbor Terrace
Fireworks: At dusk
Activities: Clowns, inflatable bounce houses, petting zoo, games, refreshments

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

Town & Country Fire & Ice Festival
When: 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. June 25
Where: Town & Country Crossing west of Target
Entertainment: Featherstone Drive Band and co-performances with the Town & Country Symphony Orchestra.
Fireworks: At dusk
Activities: Taste of Town & Country featuring several local restaurants, inflatable bounce houses, clowns, concessions

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the new location of St. Charles Riverfest. It was last updated at 4:30 p.m. on June 29.