ST. LOUIS — Independence Day is right around the corner. With dry conditions, fire officials are asking residents to refrain from shooting off their own fireworks.
But if you are looking for a beautiful display in the night sky, there are plenty of options in the St. Louis area this year. Also, for a list of fireworks shows that were canceled click here.
Here's a list of some of the local fireworks shows scheduled this year:
St. Louis
The Fair Saint Louis Fireworks Spectacular is back for its 42nd season this year. According to the event website, the display will feature 3,600 pounds of fireworks on the riverfront.
The show will start at 9:40 on July 4 and will last 25 minutes.
You can also watch this show on 5+ Tuesday night. The app is available for your TV on Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.
Alton, Illinois
If you are looking for riverfront fireworks on the Illinois side, Alton has you covered. The party starts at 5 p.m., with food trucks and concessions for sale.
DJs will be playing music from 5 to 7:30 p.m., leading up to a live show from the 399th Army Band from Ft. Leonard Wood.
Fireworks begin at 9:30.
Bridgeton
The city of Bridgeton will cap off its Independence Day celebration with a fireworks show just after sundown, around 9 p.m.
Before the show, the city will have a car show, parade and food and live music to celebrate the day.
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Chesterfield
If you are looking for a family-friendly Fourth of July event, Chesterfield has something for you. Starting at 6 p.m., you can bring your family for a free event that features pony rides, a petting zoo, Circus Kaput and more.
Live music from the Fat Pocket Band will lead up to the fireworks show, which begins at 9 p.m.
Columbia, Illinois
Kids can decorate their bikes and join the parade down Main St. to Meter Park from 10 a.m. - noon. Other festivities including food, games, and fireworks will be available as well for guests from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Dupo, Illinois
The village of Dupo, Illinois, is putting on a festival for Independence Day complete with activities for kids like a bounce house, balloon artist and giant Jenga. There will also be several food options like hot dogs, funnel cakes and more. And the Splash Pad will be open too, so don't forget your suits!
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Edwardsville, Illinois
The annual free fireworks show will cap off an evening of food and fun.
The event is on Saturday, July 1.
Ellisville, Illinois
Enjoy a concert from Griffin and the Gargoyles, along with barbecue and drink vendors on July 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Bluebird Park.
Eureka
Enjoy live music from Steven Woolley and the Groove, local food trucks, and a firework display with the Eureka Parks and Recreation Department. The event is at Eureka Parks and Recreation Department from 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15.
Ferguson
The day-long celebration includes a parade, festival, live music and fireworks. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on July 4 at Adams St. and S. Florissant and ends at January-Wabash Memorial Park. The festival goes from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with fireworks starting at about 9:15 p.m.
Florissant
The event kicks off on July 4 at 7 p.m. with food trucks and live music from The Well Hungarians. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. The event is at the James J. Eagan Civic Center at Florissant Valley Park.
Jefferson Barracks
The annual J.B. Blast fireworks show in Jefferson Barracks Park was postponed Friday, June 30, due to severe weather. It was rescheduled to Friday, July 21.
The event features a concert under the stars at Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre, followed by fireworks. Several food trucks will also be present.
Kirkwood
Food trucks start serving at 5 p.m. in Kirkwood Park, with live entertainment at 7 p.m. it all comes to a close with a fireworks show at about 9:20.
Manchester
Enjoy food, drinks and live music with a free concert from Butchwax and the Hollywoods in Schroeder Park. The concert goes from 6 to 9 p.m. and is followed by a fireworks display.
Mascoutah, Illinois
The event includes fun for the whole family in Scheve Park, with a celebration starting at 4 p.m. Live music from White Collar Recession goes from 5 to 9 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30.
Millstadt, Illinois
The popular Millstadt fireworks are back. The fireworks show was canceled in 2022. The show starts at dusk.
O'Fallon, Missouri
The four-day event from July 1 through July 4 boasts carnival food and rides, concerts, vendors, a parade and two nights of fireworks.
The fireworks are scheduled for July 3 at 10:15 p.m. and July 4 at 9:30 p.m. at 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd.
The event also includes live performances from 38 Special and Chris Lane.
Sauget, Illinois
Enjoy post-game fireworks with the Gateway Grizzles after games on July 3 and 4. The games start at 7:05 p.m. at 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd. in Sauget, Illinois, and fireworks will be shot off after the game.
Six Flags St. Louis - Eureka
Celebrate the holiday at Six Flags July 4 Fest with rides, fireworks, and music from July 1 to July 4.
St. Charles
The three-day celebration includes live music and carnival, food and craft vendors and culminates in a July 4 fireworks show over the river at 9:20 p.m.