4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations In the St. Louis Area In 2022

Fair Saint Louis

Where: Kiener Plaza (500 Chestnut Street) and Ballpark Village (601 Clark Avenue, fairsaintlouis.org)
When: Saturday, July 2, to Monday, July 4, from noon to 10 p.m.

Over 3,000 pounds of fireworks, seven events and three days? Fair Saint Louis is back, baby. The parade will include elaborate floats, marching bands, live music, food and Purina dog team performances. Music acts include X Ambassadors (you know, the song that goes “Hey, hey, hey/living like we’re renegades”), country music star Todd Atkins, Third Eye Blind and more. On Monday, July 4, witness the iconic fireworks performance lighting up the sky behind the Gateway Arch along the riverfront at 9:30 p.m. —Carlos Mendoza

Star Spangled Fireworks Party

Where: Three Sixty (1 South Broadway, 314-241-8439, 360-stl.com)
When: Monday, July 4, from 7 to 10 p.m.

Up 400 feet above the rest of downtown St. Louis, the party pops off with food, drinks, a live DJ and party favors. Reservations for the bar’s VIP seating must be made by Saturday, July 2. The VIP and reserved seating has a food-and-beverage minimum of $135 per person with tax and gratuity included.

St. Charles Riverfest

Where: St. Charles Historic Main Street (222 South Riverside Drive, St. Charles; discoverstcharles.com)
When: Noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4.

Three days of fun hits the streets of St. Charles for the St. Charles Riverfest. There’s live music, food trucks are expected and, oh, it’s also a carnival. Vendors will be there for attendees to shop around. Fireworks will fill the sky over the river on Monday, July 4, at 9:20 p.m.

Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex Fourth of July Celebration

Where: Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex (17925 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield; chesterfield.mo.us)
When: Monday, July 4, beginning at 6 p.m.

Chesterfield hosts a celebration of its own this year: The event has live music from Fat Pocket, food trucks and a kids zone. There’s pony rides and inflatables — plus Circus Kaput. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets, and outside food and beverages are allowed, but no glass or tobacco products. This event is free.

Bridgeton’s Celebration

Where: Bridgeton Athletic Complex (13161 Taussig Road, Bridgeton; bridgetonmo.com)
When: Monday, July 4

Bridgeton celebrates Independence Day with a parade starting in its St. James subdivision, going west on Natural Bridge and ending in Target’s parking lot. If you’re an early bird, catch the car-show competition prior to the parade from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The parade ends with prizes being given to the best floats, costumes and cars. Moving into the evening, the day turns into a full-blown festival. The event has a food truck, live music from Downtime @ BMAC and a fireworks display. The fireworks begin around 9 p.m. It’s free to attend.

Manchester

Where: Paul Schroeder Park (359 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, manchestermo.gov)
When: Monday July 4 at 6 p.m.

Manchester knows how to party, especially when it comes to the most patriotic day of the year. Bust out your dancing shoes for the evening, because Butchwax and the Hollywoods take the stage in order to kick the Independence Day party off. Fireworks will be displayed after the concert. Concessions and beer are available until 9 p.m. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.

Ellisville

Where: Bluebird Park (225 Kiefer Creek Road, ellisville.mo.us)
When: Monday, July 4 at 7 p.m.

Ellisville will have its own Independence Day Celebration. A concert by Griffin and the Gargoyles and a barbeque is planned for the event. Drink vendors are also on deck. The fireworks display starts at 9:15 p.m.

Wentzville’s Fourth of July Celebration

Where: Progress Park (968 Meyer Road, Wentzville; wentzvillemo.gov)
When: Monday, July 4

Wentzvillians can enjoy a free swim from noon to 5 p.m. at Progress Park Pool (968 Meyer Road, Wentzville). The celebration also includes a parade at 10 a.m. at the Wentzville Ice Arena (910 Main Plaza Drive). Fireworks begin at 9:05 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

Ferguson Celebration Festival

Where: January-Wabash Memorial Park (501 N. Florissant Road, fergusoncity.com)
When: Monday, July 4. 10 a.m. parade, festival at noon

Ferguson is commemorating the Fourth with its Celebration Festival. The day starts with a parade at 10 a.m. The festival proper begins at noon with music from Super Jam at 2 p.m. and Dirty Muggs at 7 p.m. Cap off the evening with fireworks around 9:15 p.m. There will be plenty to do with inflatables, a bubble bus, face painters and balloon twisters. It’s free to attend.

O’Fallon Heritage and Freedom Fest

Where: Ozzie Smith Sports Complex (900 TR Hughes Boulevard, O'Fallon; heritageandfreedomfest.com)
When: Friday, July 1, from 4 to 10 p.m., with no fireworks that night. Grounds open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3. On Monday, July 4, the parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m., with festival grounds open from noon to 11:30 p.m.

As Captain Steven Hiller once said in the film Independence Day, didn’t we promise you fireworks? O'Fallon Heritage and Freedom Fest provides just that. Two nights of fantastic fireworks shows happen over the course of the O’Fallon Heritage and Freedom Fest; all you have to do is bring your lawn chair to soak it in. Not only are fireworks a main draw for this St. Charles County party — the festival is filled with vendors, games, fireworks, concerts and food. You can even buy all-you-can-ride wristbands for the carnival rides. But that’s only online until Thursday, June 30, so hurry. The festival is free to attend, along with the concerts.

Webster Groves Community Days

Where: Eden Seminary (Corner of Lockwood and Bompart)
When: Friday, July 1, from 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3, from 2 to 11 p.m.; and Monday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Webster Groves does the Fourth of July in a big way. Spanning the entire holiday weekend, the community’s celebration includes a children’s pet parade, a Family Olympics pool party, the Community Days Parade, fireworks and a separate festival courtesy of the Webster Groves Lions Club. The carnival has rides, inflatables, food and live music.

Stars and Stripes Weekend

Where: Cedar Lake Cellars (11008 Schreckengast Road, Wright City; cedarlakecellars.com)
When: Friday, July 1, through Sunday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

We have two words for you: wine slushies. Get to Stars and Stripes Weekend if you want to experience the glory that is frozen wine. While you’re there, you can munch on food from Sugarfire or the Burger Shack. Live music will play as you sip on your wine slushie and celebrate all that it means to live in America. You can reserve a picnic table or fire pit, too.

JB Blast

Where: Jefferson Barracks Park (345 North Road W, 314-615-4386)
When: Friday, July 1: Gates open at 5 p.m. Concert begins at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at dusk or 9:15 p.m.

A concert and fireworks display takes place in Jefferson Barracks Park in celebration of the holiday weekend. The event will also have “Food Truck Row,” an assortment of food trucks providing bites for attendees.

Eureka's Independence Day Celebration

Where: Central Avenue Spur (394 South Central Avenue, eureka.mo.us)
When: Saturday, July 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

A local, low-key concert might be the way you want to spend your Fourth of July weekend. Eureka’s Independence Day Celebration offers just that. The Spectrum Band performs from 6 to 10 p.m. Local food trucks will also be there in case you forget to pack a picnic basket.

Gateway Grizzlies

Where:GCS Credit Union Ballpark (2301 Grizzlie Bear Boulevard, Sauget, IL; 618-337-3000)
When: Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4

After each baseball game, catch a fireworks display. More information on game times is on their website.

Grafton Independence Day Fireworks

Where: Lighthouse Park (13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IL)
When: Saturday, July 2 from 9 to 10 p.m.

Fireworks will be over the Mississippi River in Grafton, Illinois on Saturday. Visit one of the many restaurants or businesses while on the Grafton strip and take in the sights.

Star Spangled 4th

Where: Washington Fairgrounds (2151 N Main Street, Washington)
When: Monday, July 4 at 6 to 10 p.m.

A kid’s zone, concert and food court are all on deck in Washington, Missouri this coming Fourth of July. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. Visit the Facebook event for more information.

Jefferson County July 4th Celebration

Where: Jefferson County Fairgrounds (10349 Business 21, Hillsboro)
When: Monday, July 4 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Free parking and free entry may lure you out to Jefferson County this Fourth of July. The fireworks start at dusk, and to hold you over until then, there are pony rides, concession stands, face painting, ice cream and snow cones. Bring your own lawn chairs, coolers or picnic blankets.

Kirkwood

Where: Kirkwood Park (111 S Geyer Road)
When: Monday, July 4 at 5 p.m.

Free to attend, Kirkwood’s Fourth of July festivities include live music, food trucks and a fireworks show. If it rains, the event will be moved to the next day (July 5.)

Family Fun Fest

Where: Robert E Glazebrook Park (1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey, IL)
When: Monday, July 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

On the other side of the river, Godfrey is hosting their own Fourth of July party. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.