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 fireworks show, live music performances, food and drink vendors, a thrilling carnival, and endless family fun. From July 4-6, Frontier Park comes alive for St. Charles Riverfest, just steps away from the Katy Trail and historic Main Street. The festival runs from noon to 10 PM on July 4 and 5, and from noon to 5 PM on July 6. Fireworks in St. Charles begin at 9:20 PM on July 4^th in Frontier Park. Here is what you can expect this Fourth of July in St. Charles.

The festivities begin with the annual 4^th of July parade in St. Charles at 10 AM. 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, presented by the City of St. Charles and the St. Charles Jaycees, begins at Blanchette Park, continues down Randolph Street, turns south on Fifth Street, then east on Clark, and south down Main Street.

All three 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. Kids can play with bubbles from the Bubble Bus, get a balloon animal from the balloon artist, get their face painted (daily, from 1 PM-3 PM), and enjoy a daily magic show at 3 PM. The celebration doesn’t stop at Riverfest though, Main Street St. Charles will be abuzz of visitors and locals alike celebrating all weekend long. Explore charming shops stocked with the summer’s hottest trends, dine at local restaurants, cool off with a scoop of ice cream from one of several homemade ice cream shops, admire the historic architecture of buildings over a century old, and walk along the cobblestone street that iconic frontiersman Daniel Boone, Meriwether Lewis, and William Clark once did.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

Friday, July 4th

12:00-1:15 PM: St. Charles Municipal Band

2:00-3:45 PM: Heavy Reign

4:30-6:30 PM: Ghost Kitchen

7:30-9:15 PM: Big Love: Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Saturday, July 5th

12:00-1:15 PM: New Moon Studio Band

2:00-3:45 PM: Every Little Thing

4:30-6:30 PM: Soulard Blues Band

7:30-9:15 PM: Magic Man: Heart Tribute

Sunday, July 6th

12:00-2:15 PM: Wrath of Khan

3:00-5:00 PM: Vinyl Tap

Get ready for the St. Charles fireworks show on July 4^th at 9:20 PM. For the best view of the 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 display of colorful explosions that will leave you in awe. It’s the grand finale of a day you won’t want to miss. There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than the heart of St. Charles, where history, music, and community come together for the ultimate summer festival.