Fireworks, festivals, parades: Where to celebrate July Fourth in St. Louis area

Looking for a place to celebrate July Fourth weekend? Check out these St. Louis area fireworks displays and festivals!

Ms. Piggies’ Smokehouse will be providing barbecue all weekend, so come out and enjoy some delicious food while you celebrate!

Chesterfield

When 6:30 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. July 4

• Where Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, 17925 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield

• More info chesterfield.mo.us

Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and a kids zone featuring performers from Circus Kaput. Lawn chairs, blankets, and food and beverages are allowed, but no glass or tobacco products. Fat Pocket performs 7-9 p.m.

City Museum

When 11 a.m.-9 p.m. July 1-10

• Where City Museum, 750 North 16th Street

• How much $26 for general admission and rooftop access

• More info citymuseum.org

City Museum is throwing a weekend festival with Circus Harmony performers, DJ Rico Steez spinning tunes, and sliders on the grill.

There are also hot dogs available for those who stay all night!

If you’re looking to catch some fireworks from above after dark then head over down into one of their 360-degree viewing areas where they will be showing off views around town below as well-it’s quite an experience…

Fair St. Louis

When Noon-10 p.m. July 2-4; parade at 10 a.m. July 2, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 4

• Where Ballpark Village and Kiener Plaza

• More info fairsaintlouis.org

Ferguson

When 10 a.m. parade, family fun zone 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., other entertainment through 9 p.m. Fireworks 9:15 p.m. July 4

• Where January-Wabash Memorial Park, 501 North Florissant Road, Ferguson

• More info fergusoncity.com

The day starts with a parade. After the parade, there is a festival that includes games, music, food, and drinks. Superjam will be performing from 3-5 p.m., the FBC Puppet show from 5:15-5:45 p.m., and Dirty Muggs from 7-9 p.m.

Florissant

When Music at 7:15 p.m. July 4, fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

• Where James J. Eagan Civic Center at Florissant Valley Park, Parker Road and Waterford Drive, Florissant

• More info florissantmo.gov

Food trucks will be at the event, and That 80s Band will perform. If it rains, the fireworks show will happen on July 5 at 9:15 p.m.

O’Fallon, Mo.

When 4-10 p.m. July 1-2, 4-11 p.m. July 3, noon-10 p.m. July 4; parade at 9:30 a.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 4

• Where Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard, O’Fallon, Missouri

• More info heritageandfreedomfest.com

The Heritage & Freedom Fest is a three-day event that includes a carnival and midway, live music, an “extreme trampoline” show, a “monster mural” for coloring, and a Tuskegee Airmen and WASP exhibit.

There will also be a parade on July 4 at 9:30 am that starts at the corner of Main Street and Civic Park Drive and goes north on Main to Tom Ginnever Avenue.

There will also be live music performances by Chris Janson, Cheap Trick, Borderline, Shane Profitt, the 135th Army Band, Apex Shrine, Jesus Christ Supercar, and John Henry.

St. Charles

When Noon-10 p.m. July 2-4, fireworks at 9:20 p.m. July 4

• Where St. Charles riverfront, 222 South Riverside Drive, St. Charles

• More info discoverstcharles.com

The three-day Riverfest in St. Charles includes a carnival, craft and food vendors, a balloon artist, the Bubble Bus, fireworks, and live music by the Dust Covers, Steven Woolley, Vote for Pedro, the Funky Butt Brass Band, Garden Party, Ticket to the Beatles, Midnight Piano Band, Well Hungarians, the St. Charles Municipal Band, Borderline, the Steve Ewing Band and Naked Karate Girls.

Make sure to check out our website for a list of upcoming firework shows and festivals in the St. Louis area!

Be sure to get there early to enjoy all the festivities, including live music, and family-friendly activities. And don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and Ms. Piggies’ Smokehouse BBQ!

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