Monday, June 26, 2017

party like it's 1776

Who is ready for the long weekend?!
My plan is to hit as many festivals, activities, pools, and fireworks displays as humanly possible the upcoming days! Let's see what happening around town, shall we ...

Festivals & Parades

July 1135th VP Parade kicks off the 4th of July holiday weekend! The parade begins at the redesigned Kiener Plaza at Broadway and Market Street and proceeds straight down Market Street to Union Station.
https://www.americasbirthdayparade.com/


  • July 1JB Blast  Enjoy music performed by the Air Force Band of Mid-America, Shades of Blues in the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (Jefferson Barracks Park) and a fireworks display. Admission is free. http://www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/Events/ctl/Details/Mid/21652/ItemID/3270?ContainerSrc=[L]Containers/stlouiscounty/Simple_Green_u&SkinSrc=[L]Skins/stlouiscounty/sub_full                                                                                                   
  • July 1 - 4 Riverfest 2017  A four-day celebration in 2017 includes a parade, live music, carnival, food & craft vendors, and fireworks along the banks of the Missouri River in Frontier Park.  http://www.historicstcharles.com/includes/events/Riverfest-2017/1059/
  • July 1-4  - Webster Groves Community Days  The 2017 Community Days celebration will run for four days from July 1-4 at Memorial Park. http://www.webstergroves.org/194/Community-Days 
  • July 2-4 - Heritage & Freedom Fest  Celebrate America’s birthday at O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest July 2-4. Activities include a carnival & midway, family day, kids' zone, and side shows. Admission to Ozzie Smith Sports Complex is free. http://www.heritageandfreedomfest.com/
  • July 2-4 - Fair Saint Louis 2017  Fair Saint Louis is 3 days of FREE family fun, held again this year in Forest Park! Enjoy a full lineup of concerts, shows, exhibitions and running events, plus the biggest fireworks displays you'll ever see! https://www.fairsaintlouis.org
  • July 2-4 - July 4th Fest at Six Flags  Six Flags is the premiere destination to celebrate our country and enjoy the summer. Experience exclusive ride times, Salute to Heroes event and nightly fireworks.  https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/special-events/july-4th-fest
  • July 44th of July Fireworks Celebration at Chesterfield  The fireworks start at 9:30 but the fun starts at 6:30pm with food trucks, live music, the Kids Zone. https://www.chesterfield.mo.us/4th-of-july-fireworks-celebration.html      
    July 4  - Wentzville’s 2017 Liberty Fest - Don’t miss Wentzville's July 4th Parade and Liberty Fest! After the parade, attend these free events at Progress Park; swimming, inflatables & face-painting, live music and fireworks.  http://www.wentzvillemo.org/departments/parks_and_recreation/recreation/special_events_and_programs.php

    Fireworks
    Saturday, July 1, 2017
    Arnold
    Celebrate Independence Day with your family and friends at Arnold’s famous “Red, White & Blue” Celebration in Arnold City Park! A spectacular fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:15 pm.

    Ferguson
    Ferguson celebrates “National Landmarks”. Cap off the evening with a spectacular fireworks display planned for 9:15 pm over January-Wabash Lake.  

         Lemay
    Bring the family to JB Blast 2017, a FREE celebration at Jefferson Barracks Veteran's Memorial Amphitheater! Friday, July 1, 7-10pm. Music by USAF Band of Mid-America. Fireworks will begin at 9pm.


    Sunday, July 2, 2017 
    St Louis Forest Park
    Fair Saint Louis 2017 Fair Saint Louis is 3 days of FREE family fun, held again this year in Forest Park! Enjoy one of the nation’s top Fourth of July Festivals with a full lineup of concerts, shows, exhibitions and running events, plus the biggest fireworks displays you'll ever see! 9:30pm Fireworks


    Monday, July 3, 2017 
    O'Fallon, MO
    Celebrate America’s birthday at Heritage & Freedom Fest  July 2-4. Activities include a carnival & midway, family night, kids' zone, and side shows. Fireworks July 3 and 4. Admission to Ozzie Smith Sports Complex is free.

    St. Charles
    Riverfest 2017  A four-day celebration in 2017 includes a parade, live music, carnival, food & craft vendors, and fireworks along the banks of the Missouri River in Frontier Park.   Fireworks July 3 and 4 at 9:20PM

    St Louis Forest Park 
    Fair Saint Louis 2017 Fair Saint Louis is 3 days of FREE family fun, held again this year in Forest Park! Enjoy one of the nation’s top Fourth of July Festivals!
    9:30pm Fireworks

    Village of Twin Oaks
    Enjoy a firework event in Twin Oaks Park (Ann Ave, Twin Oaks, MO 63021)
    7:00pm concert.  Fireworks following at 9:15pm

    Webster Groves
    Webster Groves Community Days  The 2017 Community Days celebration will run for four days from July 1-4 at Memorial Park. Fireworks July 3 and 4.


    Tuesday, July 4, 2017 
    Bridgeton
    Parade - July 4 at 10 am
    6:00pm - Festivities at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (BMAC); Food vendors, a live band concert and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk

    Chesterfield
    Join us for our 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. The fireworks start at 9:30 but the fun starts at 6:30pm with food trucks, live music, the Kids Zone


    Ellisville
    The City of Ellisville will host its Annual Independence Day Celebration in Bluebird Park on Friday, July 4.  Join us in the morning for the Independence Day 5K & Kids Fun Run.  Evening events are from 6:00 p.m. to 10:45pm.  Fireworks at 9:30pm             
     Eureka
    July 4th Celebration in Lions Park dedicated to military veterans throughout our community.  Concessions will be available for a nominal cost.  On-site parking will not be available for this event. Time: 7:00 – 10:30 p.m.

         Florissant
    On the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic Center at Florissant Valley Park, which is located at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive.  Festivities begin with an outdoor concert performance by the Northwinds Concert Band at 7:30pm.  Following the concert, the City of Florissant is sponsoring its renowned Fireworks Display at 9:15 pm. Rain Date: July 5th at 9:30pm

    Hazelwood
    Join us for our annual Fourth of July festivities in White Birch Park. Live Music and fireworks at dusk, approximately 9:15pm. Bring blankets and chairs!

    Kirkwood
    The annual Freedom Festival and Fireworks kicks off in Kirkwood Park at 7:00 p.m. on July 4 with the music of Fanfare. Fireworks start at dusk. Rain date July 5.

         Manchester
    Join us for our Annual 4th of July Celebration in Schroeder Park. Concert will begin at 6:oo p.m. and the fireworks will follow (around) 9:00 p.m. Rain Date: July 5

    O'Fallon, MO
    Celebrate America’s birthday at Heritage & Freedom Fest  July 2-4. Activities include a carnival & midway, family night, kids' zone, and side shows. Parade on July 4; Fireworks July 3 and 4. Admission to Ozzie Smith Sports Complex is free.

    St. Charles
    Riverfest 2017  A four-day celebration in 2017 includes a parade, live music, carnival, food & craft vendors, and fireworks along the banks of the Missouri River in Frontier Park.   Fireworks July 3 and 4 at 9:20PM

    St Louis Forest Park
    Fair Saint Louis 2017 Fair Saint Louis is 3 days of FREE family fun, held again this year in Forest Park! 9:30pm Fireworks

    Webster Groves
    Webster Groves Community Days  The 2017 Community Days celebration will run for four days from July 1-4 at Memorial Park.  9:30pm: Fireworks Spectacular 

    Wentzville
    Don't miss the annual Wentzville’s 2017 Liberty Fest and annual 4th of July parade! Fireworks at 9:05 p.m.

  • Last but not least, I came across a list of fun runs going on the weekend too! I'm not a big runner, but a 5k like Rise Up and all these others, is a great way to be connected to your community and support an awesome cause!                                                                     * http://riseup5k.org/                                  * http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/List.aspx?Rank=Month&Month=7&State=MO


  • SO MUCH SPARKLE, I COULD BE A FIREWORK
  • xo 
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