July 3-5

America's 250th birthday is here, and St. Louis is celebrating with one of the biggest weekends the city has ever seen.From massive fireworks displays and drone shows to free concerts, neighborhood festivals, rooftop parties, family events, and patriotic traditions, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day across the region. In this episode of This Week in St. Louis, Brice breaks down the biggest events happening all weekend long so you can make the most of your Fourth of July.This week's highlights include:• Celebrate 250 at the Gateway Arch featuring Ludacris, Big Wild, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Loggins, Stephen Marley, Rebirth Brass Band, America's Birthday Parade, two 1,500-drone shows, and spectacular fireworks over the Mississippi. • O'Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest with carnival rides, live entertainment, concerts from LOCASH, Lauren Alaina, Kansas, and nightly fireworks. • St. Charles Riverfest featuring riverfront celebrations, a drone show, fireworks, and the annual parade. • Westport Plaza Blast Bash with live music, contests, and fireworks both nights. • Kirkwood Freedom Festival, Webster Groves Community Celebration, and Eureka's Independence Day festivities with parades, live music, and neighborhood fireworks. • Rooftop celebrations at City Museum, 360 Rooftop Bar, and UPBAR with incredible views of fireworks across the city skyline. • Muse's WOW Signal Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre plus the Hamilton singalong experience at City Winery. • Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention bringing world-class performances to downtown St. Louis. • Six Flags Star-Spangled Nights, Grant's Farm Summer Nights, and the St. Louis Science Center Star Party for families. • Firecracker Run in O'Fallon finishing at CarShield Field before the Fourth of July parade. • Munchie Market Summer Edition at HandleBar featuring local vendors, live music, raffles, and food. Spot of the Week 🍳Kingside DinerThe newest breakfast spot in the Delmar Loop serves up classic diner favorites with a chess-inspired twist. From stacked pancakes and loaded breakfast sandwiches to fresh local coffee, it's the perfect place to kick off your holiday weekend. Whether you're watching fireworks beneath the Gateway Arch, exploring a neighborhood festival, enjoying a rooftop party, or spending the weekend with family, there's something happening all across St. Louis this Fourth of July.Tag @STLBucketList if you check anything out—we love seeing your adventures. 💛🎙️ Presented by Hoffmann Brothers🔔 New episodes every week🎙️ This Week in St. Louis is presented by Hoffmann Brothers, proudly serving St. Louis for over 40 years. From heating and cooling to plumbing and electrical, they help keep homes running smoothly all year long.