Where to Find July Fourth Fun (Some With Fireworks)

The weather's played havok with July Fourth schedules as fire officials and city parks departments cut fireworks displays, erring on the side of caution in the face of 100-degree temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.

Here's a roundup of events that are planned; events that are canceled; events that are postponed; and events that are still on — but without the fireworks.

Fair Saint Louis
When: noon–10 p.m. July 4, 4-10 p.m. July 6 and noon to 10 p.m. July 7
Where: Gateway Arch grounds
Parade: 10 a.m. July 4 at the corner of Fourth Street and Washington Avenue
Entertainment: Heart at 8 p.m. on July 4, Third Eye Blind at 8 p.m. on July 6 and Dierks Bentley at 8 p.m. on July 7
Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. July, 4, 6 and 7
Activities: Air shows, live music from local and other bands, children’s entertainment, concessions

O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest
When: 5 p.m.–10 p.m. July 2, 5 p.m.–11 p.m. July 3, 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m. July 4
Where: Ozzie Smith’s Sports Complex
Parade: 9:30 a.m. July 4 at the corner of Third and Main Streets
Entertainment: Jamie O’Neal at 6:30 p.m. and David Nail at 8:45 p.m. on July 3, Carolina Liar at 5:45 p.m. and Vertical Horizon at 8 p.m. on July 4
Fireworks: 10:15 p.m. July 3, 9:30 p.m. July 4
Activities: Carnival rides, children’s entertainment, inflatable bounce houses, game booths, concessions

Rockin' on the Landing
When: noon-11 p.m. July 4,6 and 7
Where: Laclede's Landing
Entertainment: To be announced. 
Fireworks: Watch fireworks from Fair St. Louis on the Riverfront. 
Activities: Concessions available from local restaurants

St. Charles Riverfest
When: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Frontier Park
Parade: 10 a.m. July 4 at Blanchette Park
Entertainment: Patt Holt Singers at 12:30 p.m., The Cattani Band at 2:45 p.m., the St. Charles Municipal Band at 4:15 p.m., Charles Glenn at 8 p.m., Fabulous Motown Revue at 8 p.m. and a Charles Glenn encore at 9:45 p.m. 
Fireworks: 9:20 p.m. July 4
Activities: Carnival rides, children’s entertainment, concessions

Webster Groves Community Days
When: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. July 1; 5–11 p.m. July 2 and 3; and 10 a.m.–11 p.m. on July 4
Where: Memorial Park at S. Elm Avenue and E. Glendale Road
Parades: Pet parade at 6 p.m. July 1 at Webster Groves Recreation Complex, Community Days parade at 10 a.m. July 4 at Lockwood and Selma
Entertainment: Gentlemen Bandits at 7 p.m. July 1, Rock This Boat at  7 p.m. on July 2, Webstock at 3 p.m. on July 3, Featherstone Drive at 8 p.m. on July 4
Fireworks: CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Activities: Carnival rides, game booths, barbecue, Miss Webster Groves Pageant, rubber duck races

If you want to avoid major crowds and traffic or if you just want to stay closer to home, check out these smaller community events.   

Arnold Fourth of July Celebration
When: 4 p.m. July 4
Where: Arnold City Park at Jeffco Boulevard and Bradley Beach Road
Entertainment: Joe Dirt Band from 7 to 11 p.m.
Fireworks: CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Activities: Concessions

EVENT CANCELED: Chesterfield Fourth of July Event
When: 6 p.m.–10 p.m. July 4
Where: Chesterfield Mall parking lot between Macy’s and Dillard’s
Entertainment: Youth Winners from West County Talent Bash at 6 p.m., Platinum Rock Legends Band at 7:15 p.m. 
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Activities: Children’s entertainment, concessions

EVENT POSTPONED: Ellisville Independence Day Celebration
When: To be determined.
Where: Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Rd.
Entertainment: Sh-Boom at 7 p.m.
Fireworks: To be determined.
Activities: Interactive games, concessions

Eureka Fourth of July Celebration
When: 7 p.m. July 4
Where: Lions Park, 400 Bald Hill Rd.
Entertainment: Hollywood 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks: CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Activities: Children's activities, 1860s vintage baseball exhibition, car show, concessions

Florissant Fourth of July Festivities
When: 7:30 p.m. July 4
Where: James J. Eagan Center
Entertainment: Northwinds Concert Band at 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks: Following the concert at dusk

Hazelwood Independence Day Celebration
When: Shuttle buses to the park from Hazelwood West High School begin at 7 p.m. July 4
Where: White Birch Park
Fireworks: At dusk

EVENT POSTPONED: JB Blast
When: To be determined.
Where: Jefferson Barracks Park at the Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheater
Entertainment: Music under the stars at 7 p.m.
Fireworks: At dusk
Activities: Concessions

ALL EVENTS CANCELED: Kirkwood Freedom Festival
When: 
Where: Kirkwood Park at the intersection of Adams and Geyer roads
Entertainment: Fanfare at 7 p.m.
Fireworks: canceled; not rescheduled.

Manchester July Fourth Party in the Park
When: 6 p.m. July 4
Where: , 359 Old Meramec Station Rd.
Entertainment: Ralph Butler Band at 6 p.m.
Fireworks: POSTPONED UNTIL Aug. 3
Activities: Concessions available at the pool

Wentzville Fourth of July Celebration
When: 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Progress Park, 968 Meyer Rd.
Parade: 10 a.m. on West Pearce Boulevard
Entertainment: Live music at 2 p.m., Smash Band at 6 p.m. 
Fireworks: 9:05 p.m.
Activities: Free swimming noon–7 p.m., inflatable bounce houses, clowns, balloon sculpting, concessions