What to do on Fourth of July 2021

Note: This article was published in 2021. There is an updated Fourth of July article elsewhere on this site.

It may be a little different but things are coming back for “Fourth of July” which in St. Louis can often stretch on for a week. The Gateway city knows how to celebrate and as we slowly come out of the pandemic there will be some events– just not as many as usual.

The Cardinals

The Cardinals will be on the road, so no games at Busch over the holiday. The team takes on the Colorado Rockies in the mile high city.

Fair St. Louis

COVID-19 continues to put a damper on the annual Fourth of July celebrations in St. Louis, but Fair St. Louis is doing what they can to bring back a little normality to the holiday. There will be a parade and fireworks but no large gathering for the annual Fair St. Louis festival.

Independence Day will be different for the second year in a row, but organizers are attempting to do what they can in view of COVID-19. There will be a parade. America’s Birthday Parade in downtown St. Louis.  It is one of the longest-running parades in the United States and starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 3rd.

The parade will march west along Market Street in Downtown St. Louis.

Along with the parade, fireworks are back in St. Louis, sponsored by Fair St. Louis and Enterprise, Edward Jones and others. They claim it will be the largest fireworks shows Fair Saint Louis has ever produced—but they want you to watch it at a safe distance—either from a local venue in St. Louis or from the comfort of your home..

Against the backdrop of the Mississippi River and the Gateway Arch, the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will light up the sky on Sunday, July 4th at approximately 9:40 p.m. with patriotic music as well as current hits,

The parade will be Louis and broadcast live on KMOV Channel 4.

The fireworks will be  broadcast live on iHeart Radio’s local stations 93.7 The Bull, 103.3 KLOU and Z107.7 and streaming live at KMOV.com and on the KMOV app. The final minutes of the show will also be broadcast live on KMOV Channel 4 at 10 p.m. FOX 2 will also be carrying the fireworks.

Fair Saint Louis hopes spectators will enjoy the fireworks show wherever they can safely view it, including by streaming live at home with their families or by watching from downtown restaurants and hotels in support of local businesses.

Other “Fourth of July” Happenings Around St. Louis

• The Gateway Legends Collegiate Invitational E-Sports tournament will take place July 2, 3 & 4, 2021, at Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis. This national esports tournament will feature the top collegiate teams across the country and is the first in-person, collegiate esports tournament of 2021. For more information CLICK HERE.
• Events at Union Station: Thursday Through Monday, July 1 – 5, 2021Special events and activities ring in the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend at St. Louis Union Station.Thursday, July 1Market Street With a Beat is back. It’s a cool summer concert and beverage tasting event to kick off the long holiday on the Purina Performance Plaza at St. Louis Union Station. Enjoy a free concert by Javier Mendoza presents Hobo Cane and for $35 guests 21 and up can cool off with Anheuser-Busch beverages — Bud Light Seltzer Retro Summer, Bud Light Seltzer Iced Tea and Shock Top Zest. Tickets include the three tasting stations, a ride on the St. Louis Wheel, a round of mini-golf, a spin on the St. Louis Carousel and fun carnival games. Tickets are $30 for Aquarium annual passholders. Order tickets in advance at: https://www.stlouisunionstation.com/ab-event#/package   Friday, July 2Enjoy a Free Concert on the Purina Performance Plaza by Dr. Zhivegas from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Friday Night Lights With Bud Light event runs from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. with $3 Domestic Long Necks and brats and hot dogs from the grill in the Wheel Park. Tickets and reservations are not required for this event.  Guests also can watch the free fire and light shows on the Union Station Lake every evening.   Saturday, July 3The St. Louis Aquarium will be featured in the 138th annual “America’s Birthday Parade” which begins at 10 a.m. in Kiener Plaza and ends at St. Louis Union Station. Parade goers can plan a post-parade day at the Station where the Aquarium opens at 10 a.m. for extended hours until 8 p.m. The St. Louis Wheel spins from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and the mini-golf course, carousel, ropes course and mirror maze will welcome guests throughout the day. Cute baby animals enhance the weekend fun as the Animals R Us petting zoo brings its adorable menagerie to the Purina Performance Plaza from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.   Sunday, July 4The celebration continues at the Station with the Aquarium open for extended hours until 8 p.m., the Wheel rolling from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and the other attractions open throughout the day and evening. The Animals R Us Petting Zoo returns with a crew of baby animals from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..    Monday, July 5The celebration wraps up with all of the attractions open regular hours and the Animals R Us petting zoo in the Purina Performance Plaza from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.
• Fourth of July Riverboat Cruise
  Sun, Jul 4, 7:30 PM
  The Gateway Arch
  St. Louis, MO
  Check out Fireworks Riverboat Cruise at Gateway Arch in Saint Louis on July 04, 2021. For info CLICK HERE.
• Jefferson Barracks Celebration-
  Fri, Jul 2, 7 – 10 PM. Jefferson Barracks Park. 345 North Rd W, St. Louis, MO
  Enjoy music under the stars in the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Jefferson Barracks Park. This free, fun-filled event will feature a concert and a stunning fireworks display. For more info CLICK HERE.
• Six Flags- July 3 –  9 p.m. Six Flags St. Louis. 4900 Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO
  Celebrating 50 years of thrills with a bang! Come join us as we light up the night sky! After a fun-filled Saturday in July, guests will get to end the day by watching a dazzling fireworks display. For info CLICK HERE
• Annual Fourth of July Breakfast at Oakland House in Affton– Sun, Jul 4, 10 AM – 1 PM Oakland House. 7801 Genesta St, St. Louis, MO
  Celebrate your Independence Day morning at our historic home. Featuring our delicious country style breakfast buffet! This Years Entertainment: Live bluegrass music! House tours at 10am. For more info CLICK HERE.
• July 3- Webster Groves Parade
  • Community Days Parade (sponsored by Webster University), 10 a.m. starting at Lockwood Avenue and Selma Avenue.
    View the parade route here. Roads will be closed at 9 a.m. to prepare for the parade so please keep that in mind when planning your morning. You may need to find alternate routes and arrive early. To see the line-up for the  parade, click here.

• July 4 – July 4- Webster Groves Fireworks

  • Independence Day Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. located at Memorial Field.

  * July 4th Celebration – City of Manchester

  Sun, 11 PM 359 Old Meramec Station Rd Ballwin, MO
• 3 JUL.  Alton Fireworks Spectacular

  Sat, 5:30 – 9:30 PM Liberty bank amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr

  Alton, IL
• 4 JULY- Troy, IL

  Troy Fireworks

  Sun, 6 – 11 PM

  Tri-Township Park, 410 Wickliffe St Troy, IL
• 4th of July Firework Celebration. in Chesterfield 

  Sun, 6:30 PM

  Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts, 17891 N Outer Rd

  Chesterfield, MO
• 4 JUL Chesterfield fireworks

  Sun, 5 – 10 PM

  Chesterfield Mall, 291 Chesterfield Center

  Chesterfield, MO

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