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03 Jul The Ultimate Guide to Fourth of July 2025 Fireworks & Celebrations in St. Louis
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.
From downtown St. Louis to St. Charles County, Jefferson County, and the Metro East, here’s where you can celebrate America’s birthday in style this July 4th.
Downtown St. Louis Fireworks and Events
Celebrate Saint Louis Festival
- Location: Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, Riverfront
- Dates: July 3 (starts at 4 PM) and July 4 (starts at 2 PM)
- Details: Live music including country artist Russell Dickerson, local food vendors, and a veterans tribute
- Fireworks: 9:40 PM on both nights
Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise
- Location: 50 S Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd
- Dates: July 3–4, boarding at 7:30 PM
- Details: Mississippi River cruise with dinner, drinks, and premium fireworks views
- Tickets: $25 for kids (3–15), $32 for adults
- Location: City Museum Rooftop, 750 N 16th St
- Date: July 4, from 7 to 11 PM
- Details: Rooftop access, games, music by 314DJ, dog stunt show, and panoramic fireworks views
St. Louis County Events
JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park
- Location: 345 North Road West
- Date: June 27, starting at 5 PM
- Highlights: Live entertainment, food trucks, fireworks at 9 PM
- Location: Memorial Field, 33 East Glendale Rd
- Dates: July 3–4
- Events: Pet pageant, parade at 10 AM on July 4, fireworks at 9:15 PM
Bridgeton Fourth of July Celebration
- Parade: Starts at 10 AM, July 4
- Celebration: Municipal Athletic Complex, 6 PM
- Fireworks: After dark
- Parade: Begins at 10 AM at Ferguson Fire Department
- Festival: January-Wabash Memorial Park, 6 to 9 PM
- Fireworks: 22-minute show at dusk
St. Charles County Celebrations
O’Fallon Heritage and Freedom Fest
- Location: Ozzie Smith Sports Complex
- Dates: July 3–6
- Admission: Free
- Entertainment: Neon Trees, Gabby Barrett
- Fireworks: July 4 at 9:30 PM, July 5 at 10:15 PM
Wentzville Parade and Fireworks
- Parade: July 4, 10 AM
- Fireworks: 9:30 PM at Progress Park
Jefferson County Fireworks
St. Pius X Fireworks Extravaganza
- Location: St. Pius Drive, Festus
- Date: June 26, 6:30 PM
- Admission: $20 per car
- Fireworks: 9:15 PM
Arnold Independence Day Celebration
- Location: Arnold City Park
- Date: June 28, 5 to 11 PM
- Activities: Lawn games, live music, contests
- Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Metro East Illinois Events
Granite City Patriots in the Park
- Location: Wilson Park
- Dates: July 2–6
- Events: Movie night, live music, fireworks July 4 at 9:15 PM
- Location: Alton Amphitheater
- Date: July 3
- Entertainment: Live music, food trucks
- Fireworks: At dusk
- Location: O’Fallon Family Sports Park
- Date: July 3
- Fireworks: At dusk
Edwardsville Fourth of July Celebration
- Location: American Legion Post 199
- Date: July 5
- Music: Air Force Band and Municipal Band
- Fireworks: 9 PM
Grafton Fireworks on the Riverfront
- Location: Grafton Riverfront
- Date: July 5
- Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Safety Reminder
Before lighting your own fireworks, review local fireworks laws in Missouri and Illinois to ensure safety and compliance.
From big-name concerts and parades to small-town fun and spectacular fireworks, there’s no shortage of patriotic events around St. Louis this Independence Day.
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