ST. LOUIS – The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, which means residents and visitors alike are searching for places to see fireworks shows around St. Louis in both Missouri and Illinois.
Below is a list of some events and towns holding their own celebrations either on July 4 or the weekend of:
Alton Fireworks Spectacular
July 3: 5 p.m. –10 p.m.
Alton Amphitheater (1 Riverfront Dr.)
Live entertainment all night; fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate St. Louis
July 4: 10 a.m.
S. Leonor K Sullivan B Boulevard
Parade along Market Street, airshow, vendors, concerts and more
Kirkwood Freedom Festival
July 4: 5 p.m.
Kirkwood Park (111 S. Geyer Rd.)
Free for all ages with live music, food trucks, and fireworks
Eureka Independence Day Celebration
July 4: 6 p.m. –10 p.m.
Central Avenue Spur (394 S. Central Ave.)
Local band, pyro-musical fireworks show, and vendors
St. Charles Riverfest
July 4 and 5: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
222 S. Riverside Dr.
Free admission to a carnival, food vendors, music, and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. both nights
Ferguson 4th of July Celebration
July 4
Parade: 10 a.m. (Begins at 200 S. Florissant Rd.)
Festival: 4-9 p.m. (Wabash Memorial Park)
Fireworks: 9:15 p.m.
O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest
July 3-6
Ozzie Smith Sports Complex (900 TR Hughes Blvd.)
Carnival, main stage concerts, parade, fireworks
Webster Groves Community Days
July 3 and 4
Pet Parade, community parade, Independence Day fireworks
Must apply to be in either parade