Where To Find Fireworks & Fun on the Fourth of July

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 west of the Mississippi.

There is nothing official on tap for the city of , but if your neighborhood is planning a get-together, let us know!

Fair Saint Louis
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4
Where: Gateway Arch grounds
Entertainment: Montgomery Gentry at 8 p.m. July 4
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. July 4
Activities: Air shows, live music from local bands, children’s entertainment, concessions

O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest
When: Noon–10 p.m. July 4
Where: Ozzie Smith’s Sports Complex
Entertainment: OK GO at 8:15 p.m. July 4
Fireworks: 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 4
Where: Laclede's Landing
Entertainment:

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

St. Charles Riverfest
When: July 4 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Where: Frontier Park
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: July 4 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park at S. Elm Avenue and E. Glendale Road
Parades: Community Days parade at 10 a.m. July 4 at Lockwood and Selma
Entertainment: Jumbo Shrimp at 7 p.m. July 4
Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. July 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

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

Wentzville Independence Day Celebration

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, concessions--