There’s no better place to celebrate America’s birthday than in St. Charles, MO, a city that is steeped in American history. The St. Charles 4^th of July celebration features a patriotic parade, a drone show, a fireworks show, and two days of live music, food and drink vendors, a carnival, and endless family fun. Frontier Park comes alive for St. Charles Riverfest in July, just steps away from the Katy Trail and Historic Main Street. Here is what you can expect this Fourth of July in St. Charles.

ST. CHARLES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE

The annual 4^th of July parade in St. Charles is at 10 AM on Saturday, July 4. Bring your friends and family and find the perfect viewing spot along the route to catch all the action. Watch as floats representing local organizations and community groups make their way through the historic district, filling the streets with red, white, and blue. The parade route begins at the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum parking lot, exits at James MacKay Drive, heads north on Main Street, turns east on Monroe Street, then goes south down Riverside Drive back to the Boat House parking lot.

RIVERFEST ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Both days of Riverfest are packed with family fun activities, like live music from local and regional bands, a classic carnival full of thrills, food and drink vendors, and summer entertainment. Check out the entertainment schedule below.

12 PM – CLOSE: Fountain City Amusements Carnival and Bubble Bus

1:30 PM *JULY 4 ONLY*: Time Capsule Opening on the Jaycee Stage

12 PM – 3 PM & 4 PM – 7 PM: Balloon Artist and Face Painter in the Children’s Area

3:30 PM: Magic Show

RIVERFEST LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

One of the highlights of Riverfest is its live music lineup, featuring local and regional bands performing throughout Fourth of July weekend in Frontier Park.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

12 PM – 1:15 PM – New Moon Studios Band

2 PM – 3:45 PM – Brad Alan Band

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Crossroads: Eric Clapton Tribute

7:30 PM – 9: 15 PM – Casi Joy

SATURDAY, JULY 4

12 PM – 1:15 PM – St. Charles Municipal Band

2 PM – 3:45 – Jeremiah Johnson

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Wrath of Kahn

7:30 PM – 9:15 PM – The Yachties

DRONE SHOW AND FIREWORKS SCHEDULE

St. Charles Riverfest features two nights of dazzling shows. For the best view of the drone show and fireworks in St. Charles, bring your picnic blankets and folding chairs and claim your spot early in Frontier Park. As night falls, the Missouri River becomes the backdrop for a colorful display that will leave you in awe. It’s the grand finale of a day you won’t want to miss.

JULY 3 AT 9:20 PM: Drone Show

JULY 4 AT 9:20 PM: Fireworks Show

THINGS TO DO ON MAIN STREET ST. CHARLES

Between Riverfest activities, take a stroll to Historic Main Street St. Charles, Missouri’s oldest historic district. Explore charming boutiques stocked with the summer’s hottest trends, enjoy outdoor dining, stop for ice cream, and admire preserved 19^th-century architecture. Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and attractions are all within walking distance of Frontier Park, making it easy to turn your St. Charles Fourth of July celebration into a full weekend getaway.

CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY IN ST. CHARLES

Celebrate the Fourth of July in St. Charles with Riverfest, a patriotic parade on Historic Main Street, live entertainment, carnival rides, and spectacular drone and fireworks shows. Start planning your summer getaway to St. Charles today.