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America's Birthday Parade, traditionally held on the Fourth of July in downtown St. Louis, is moving to the fall. Make sure you plan ahead for your Gateway Arch or Riverboats activities on July 3rd and 4th due to road closures for Celebrate St. Louis. Join us on July 3rd and 4th, 2025, for an epic celebration of music, fun, and fireworks in the heart of St. Louis! Come join us as we celebrate our 43rd year of a truly mesmerizing fireworks spectacle, launching from magnificent barges on the majestic Mississippi River, with the iconic Gateway Arch serving as a breathtaking backdrop. DONATE TODAY Celebrate Day Schedule *Please note: All performance times are subject to change. Two nights of live performances featuring national headliners and local talent, capped off with a Superman drone show and fireworks on the St. Louis Riverfront. Thursday, July 3 4:00 PM– Gates Open 4:30 – 5:15 PM– Andrew Lee (Acoustic) We've made a list of fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations across St. Louis. From parades to rooftop views, here’s where to celebrate Independence Day 2025. "Downtown St. Louis will once again come alive this summer with the return of the Celebrate Saint Louis July 3-4 event, delivering two exciting days of live entertainment, family-friendly activities and the city’s most dazzling fireworks show – all set against the iconic backdrop of the Gateway Arch along Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard. The July 4th festival will include a drone show, fireworks, and live music from Russell Dickerson and Gavin DeGraw. Show Me St. Louis highlights 4th of July events, including parades and fireworks in Webster Groves, downtown, and O'Fallon. Concerts, Fireworks, & More. Experience the ultimate celebration of the St. Louis region at one of our family-friendly events, concerts, and more Celebrate Saint Louis features an all-new drone show, a Family Fun Zone, live musical performances, interactive exhibits, and fireworks framed by the Gateway Arch. Celebrate America's birthday at the Have a Blast Bash at Westport Plaza featuring fireworks, family activities, live music, and more. Looking for the best Fourth of July fireworks displays and celebrations around the St. Louis metro area? Whether you’re after family-friendly fun, parades, rooftop views, or riverfront fireworks, this guide has all the top events happening for Independence Day 2025. Celebrate St. Louis, the sponsor organization that puts on the parade, will still hold a July 4th event in downtown St. Louis. The two-day festival will feature live music, food vendors and fireworks and will remain on the grounds of Gateway Arch National Park. Fourth of July in St. Louis brings an exciting lineup of fireworks, live music, and community celebrations across the metro area. From big-name concerts under the Gateway Arch to small-town parades and family-friendly festivals, there’s no shortage of patriotic fun. Enjoy two days, Thursday & Friday, July 3rd & 4th, of live music and fireworks every night (9:40pm) to celebrate our nation's birthday! Featured artist include: Russell Dickerson, Steve Ewing, Gavin DeGraw, Matt Jordan, Salute to the Troops and more! It's time to celebrate Independence Day in St. Louis, and because this year July 4th falls on a Friday, your family can look forward to a full weekend of festivals and fireworks. Check out these family-friendly celebrations that include carnivals, fantastic fireworks and lots more. Get information on St Louis Missouri and surrounding communities events, festivals, sports, parades, festivals, and other fun things to do. Join us on July 3rd and 4th, 2025, for an epic celebration of music, fun, and fireworks in the heart of St. Louis! Come join us as we celebrate our 43rd year of a truly mesmerizing fireworks spectacle, launching from magnificent barges on the majestic Mississippi River, with the iconic Gateway Arch serving as a breathtaking backdrop. Steffan Feazell, from Swansea, watches as bi-planes loop and spin through the air during the Celebrate St. Louis airshow front of the Arch to celebrate the Fourth of July in St. Louis on Thursday 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the St. Louis area in 2025 St. Louis Public Radio | By Jessica Rogen, Will Bauer Published June 27, 2025 at 1:38 p.m. CDT Concerts, parades and fireworks galore – Fair St. Louis has been reimagined as Celebrate St. Louis. Engaging, serving and celebrating the region through diverse, impactful and entertaining experiences, the Fourth of July event will take place in downtown St. Louis.
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