Here’s a list of fireworks, July 4th events happening in southwest IL and St. Louis
Fourth of July events have returned for 2021. Here’s a list of events taking place in the area this weekend:
▪ Bond County Fourth Fest — 5-11 p.m. Friday, July 2, and 1-11 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Downtown Greenville. Featuring live music, carnival, food vendors and beer tent. Friday night’s music features a National Guard Band at 6 p.m., followed by The Jorrells, and Chapman Brothers. Saturday’s music lineup includes Warren Evans, the Greenville Municipal Band, the Us and Bob Band, and Exile. Fireworks will follow Saturday’s last musical performance. facebook.com/Bond-County-Fourth-Fest-203720573154947
▪ Fireworks on the Mississippi River — 9-11 p.m. Friday, July 2. Lighthouse Park, Grafton. Come out early for entertainment and food specials at local restaurants. As the sun goes down, fireworks will light up the night sky in the middle of town at Lighthouse Park. 618-786-7000.
▪ America’s Birthday Parade — 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3. Downtown St. Louis. A safe, family-friendly, celebratory event in honor of America’s 245th birthday. The parade will march west, from Broadway and Market streets at Kiener Plaza to 18th and Market streets near Union Station. It will be broadcast live on KMOV Channel 4. Free and open to the public.
▪ Independence Day Celebration — 2-9 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Edwardsville American Legion Post #199, 58 South State Route 157, Edwardsville. Kick off the afternoon at 2 p.m. with Starlifter, the popular ensemble for the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America. The Edwardsville Municipal Band will begin playing at 7:30 p.m. before fireworks begin at dusk. Food and cold drinks available. Free parking at Lincoln Middle school and free shuttle to the fireworks viewing area. riversandroutes.com
▪ Albers Blast-Off — 4 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Legion Park, 600 N. Bertha St., Albers. Food and drinks available starting at 4 p.m., featuring Ray Ray’s Kettle Corn. The parade is at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Sponsored by Albers Commercial Club and American Legion Post 1026. 618-248-5505.
▪ Alton Fireworks Spectacular — 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton. Enjoy live entertainment starting at 5:30 p.m. on the Liberty Bank Amphitheater stage before the real show begins in the Alton night sky at 9:30 p.m. 618-465-6676.
▪ Third annual Fireworks Over O’Fallon — Approximately 8:30 p.m. O’Fallon. The fireworks will be launched near the west entrance of the O’Fallon Family Sports Park. Parking in designated areas only. There will be no parking in the grass or side of roadways in the Sports Park. Once all the parking spots are filled, no other vehicles will be allowed in the Sports Park. People may still access the park on foot and watch the fireworks from grass areas. The turf fields and baseball restrooms will be closed. Restrooms near the Splash Pad and north side of the park will be open.
▪ July 4th Celebration and Fireworks — 11 a.m. Sunday, July 4. American Legion Park, 375 E. Locust St., Columbia. Free, family-friendly event. Food stands, activities, live music. Fireworks at dusk. columbiaillinois.com
▪ 51st annual Patriotic Ceremony — 1 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial, 302 1st St., Chester. Event to include remarks from historian Stephen Kling, a remembrance of the late Donald Welge, known for his work organizing and promoting the Kaskaskia Independence Day celebration for 50 years. Music by the Chester Municipal Band with vocalist Melody Colonel. A plate lunch, sandwiches and other refreshments will be available. Bring lawn chairs. www2.illinois.gov/dnr/calendar
▪ 4th of July Family Fun Fest — 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Robert E. Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey. A family-friendly event with activities continuing until the fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Free event. godfreyil.org
▪ City of Troy Fourth of July Fireworks — 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Tri-Township Park, 410 Wickliffe, Troy. Come out, get a good seat, enjoy vendors, food, and live music before the fireworks start at dusk! Music by Burnin’ Bridges located at Pavillion 10. Firework show provided by the City of Troy and paid for by Tourism Funds.
▪ Vince Martin 4th of July Concert — 7 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Lake Lou Yaeger, Marina 1, 4943 Beach House Trail, Litchfield. Vince Martin is one of the finest world-traveled vocalist/guitarist and entertainers in the business. St. Louis’ best-kept secret has the vocal characteristics of George Benson, Al Jarreau, and Elvis Presley and the instrumental prowess of Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Albert King. Free concert. Fireworks display to follow the show at 9:30 p.m. visitlitchfield.com
▪ Nashville Fireworks — 9-9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4. 604 E. Memorial St., Nashville.
▪ Granite City Fireworks — 9:15 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Coolidge Junior High School, 3231 Nameoki Road, Granite City.
▪ Litchfield Fireworks Display — 9:30-10 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Marina 1 at Lake Lou Yaeger, 4943 Beach House Trail, Litchfield. 217-324-8147 or visitlitchfield.com.
▪ Mascoutah’s Fourth of July Fireworks — 9:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Scheve Park, Harnett Street and Harper Road, Mascoutah. mascoutah.org
▪ Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular — Approximately 9:40 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Downtown St. Louis. Keeping with Fair Saint Louis tradition, the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will be framed by the iconic Gateway Arch and dazzle over the Mississippi River. (Rain date if necessary is Saturday, July 3.) This will be the largest fireworks show Fair Saint Louis has ever produced. The fireworks are part of the 40th Fair Saint Louis, presented by Enterprise. Fair Saint Louis activities under the Arch – including concerts and food and drink vendors – will return in 2022.
This story was originally published July 1, 2021 at 5:00 AM.