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Get ready for America’s biggest birthday bash in Downtown St. Louis as Celebrate Saint Louis July 4th promises a day and night of family fun. The event's activities, set against the stunning backdrop of the Gateway Arch, include a variety of events that will create lasting memories for attendees of all ages.
Schedule of Events
10 a.m. - America’s Birthday Parade: The celebration kicks off with a spectacular parade featuring vibrant floats, synchronized dances and live performances from some of the nation’s finest marching bands. The parade, beginning on Market Street and highlighted by the Misty Blues All-Female Skydiving Team, celebrates the community and national pride.
12 p.m. - Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard Family Fun Zone and Veterans Village: Enjoy a range of food and beverage options from various vendors. The Family Fun Zone offers engaging activities for children, making it a perfect spot for family entertainment. Veterans Village is a special place with 10-plus local nonprofits focused on the veteran community — come check it out to see how to get involved or receive resources.
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12:30 p.m. - Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation Teen Talent Performance: Witness the incredible talent of the 2024 Teen Talent finalists, showcasing the best of St. Louis high school performing arts.
2 p.m. - Air Show: Thrill to the return of the air show featuring Chuck Coleman from "Top Gun: Maverick," flying his Extra Flugzeugbau 300L over the Mississippi River. The lineup includes aerobatic performances by Ed Hamill, Kevin Coleman, Tom Larkin, John "Skip" Hyle, Jeff Shetterly, Greg Koontz, Pat McAlee and others, with commentary by award-winning announcers Danny Clisham and Wayne Boggs.
4 p.m. - Eads Bridge 150th Anniversary Celebration: Join the Missouri History Museum in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the iconic Eads Bridge, a St. Louis landmark since 1874.
4:15 to 9:40 p.m. - Live Music Under the Arch:
- 4:15 to 5 p.m. FEEL
- 5:20 to 6:20 p.m. Lupe Fiasco
- 6:40 to 8 p.m. LOCASH
- 8:25 to 9:40 p.m. The Urge
6:25 p.m. - Salute the Troops Presented by Grunt Style Foundation: A special ceremony honors service members and their families, celebrating their contributions to the nation.
9:40 p.m. - Fireworks Spectacular: The night culminates with a breathtaking fireworks display, lighting up the sky above the Gateway Arch in the region’s most impressive show.
Tim Meers, the general chair of Celebrate Saint Louis, expressed his excitement: “We are proud to bring a diverse array of exciting and memorable events to the inaugural Celebrate Saint Louis July 4th. Our area's civic, business, government and charitable organizations have all come together to be a part of this thrilling day that offers something for everyone.”
For complete event details, visit celebratesaintlouis.org and follow @celebratestlouis on Facebook and Instagram for updates.