UPDATE: Weather Wreaking Havoc On Places to Celebrate July 4th Activities
"Patch" rounds up St. Louis-area celebrations for the holiday, with some starting as soon as this weekend. Note, some of the events have been curtailed or rescheduled because of warm weather conditions
This story has been updated to reflected cancellations and alterations of plans given weather conditions, as of Sunday evening. Still working out your Independence Day plans? With a vast array of fireworks displays, parades, live music, fairs and festivals, there's no shortage of activities in the St. Louis area. Here are five of the largest Independence Day events west of the Mississippi. Fair Saint Louis When: noon–10 p.m. July 4, 4-10 p.m. July 6 and noon to 10 p.m. July 7 Where: Gateway Arch grounds Parade: 10 a.m. July 4 at the corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue Entertainment: Heart at 8 p.m. on July 4, Third Eye Blind at 8 p.m. on July 6 and Dierks Bentley at 8 p.m. on July 7 Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. July, 4, 6 and 7 …
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Scott Simon
11:03 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
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