Shaw Park Among Sites Marking Fourth of July

If you're looking for a way to celebrate the Fourth of July, the St. Louis area has it covered. There will be fireworks displays, parades, live music, fairs and festivals. Here are five of the largest Independence Day events west of the Mississippi.

Fair Saint Louis
When: noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday
Where: Gateway Arch grounds
Parade: 10 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue
Entertainment: Steve Miller Band at 7 p.m. Saturday, Maroon 5 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Montgomery Gentry at 8 p.m. Monday
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Activities: Air shows, live music from local bands, children’s entertainment, concessions

O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest
When: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. Monday
Where: Ozzie Smith’s Sports Complex
Entertainment: Josh Gracin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Phil Vassar at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Tonic at 6 p.m. and OK GO at 8:15 p.m. Monday
Fireworks: 10:15 p.m. Sunday, 9:45 p.m. Monday
Activities: Carnival rides, children’s entertainment, inflatable bounce houses, game booths, concessions

Rockin' on the Landing
When: noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Where: Laclede's Landing
Entertainment:

• 2 to 4:30 p.m. SuperJam, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Contagious, 8 to 11 p.m. Metal Studz on Saturday
• 2 to 4:30 p.m. McLovin, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Trixie Delight, from 8 to 11 p.m. Dirty Muggz
• 2 to 4 p.m. Ricky Lee Tanner, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Candy Coburn, 7 to 11 p.m. Whiskey Dixon

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

St. Charles Riverfest
When: 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday
Where: South Riverside Drive
Parade: 10 a.m. Monday at Blanchette Park
Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. Monday
Activities: Carnival rides, children’s entertainment, concessions

Webster Groves Community Days
When: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday and Monday
Where: Memorial Park at South Elm Avenue and East Glendale Road
Parades: Community Days parade at 10 a.m. Monday at Lockwood and Selma
Entertainment: Phil Stendeck at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jumbo Shrimp at 7 p.m. Monday
Fireworks: 9:45 p.m. Sunday and Monday
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.   

Clayton 4th of July Celebration
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Monday
Where: , 111 South Brentwood Blvd.
Activities: Games, door prizes and free popsicles

Arnold 4th of July Celebration
When: 4 p.m. Monday
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 to 10 p.m. Monday
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 to 11 p.m. Monday
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. Monday
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 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Delmar Gardens of Meramec, No. 1 Arbor Terrace
Fireworks: Dusk
Activities: Clowns, inflatable bounce houses, petting zoo, games, refreshments

Florissant 4th of July Festivities
When: 7:30 p.m. Monday
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. Monday
Where: White Birch Park
Fireworks: Dusk

Kirkwood Community Freedom Festival
When: 6 p.m. Monday
Where: Kirkwood Park at the intersection of Adams and Geyer roads
Entertainment: Fanfare at 7 p.m.
Fireworks: Dusk
Activities: Concessions

Manchester July 4th Party in the Park
When: 6 p.m. Monday
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 and Country Fire & Ice Festival
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Town & Country Crossing west of Target
Entertainment: Featherstone Drive Band and co-performances with the Town and Country Symphony Orchestra.
Fireworks: At dusk
Activities: Taste of Town and Country featuring several local restaurants, inflatable bounce houses, clowns, concessions

Wentzville Independence Day Celebration
When: noon–9:30 p.m. Monday
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 to 7 p.m., inflatable bounce houses, clowns, balloon sculpting, concessions