Celebrate 250

July 3 - July 4
Gateway Arch National Park
Celebrate Saint Louis at the Gateway Arch.
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Celebrate 250 is America's 250th birthday celebration at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. On July 3 and 4, 2026, two nights of world-class headliners, a 1,500-drone aerial spectacle, fireworks over the Mississippi, a city-wide parade, an Innovation Village, and more take over downtown. The biggest celebration of America's birthday in the Midwest. Two Nights. One Arch. All Free.

Friday July 3rd - Gates open at 4:00pm 
Friday night at the Gateway Arch is where the weekend starts big. Doors open late afternoon, the Arch lights up at dark, and the party runs through the night.

  •  Zedd headlines. Ludacris opens it up. Big Wild keeps it moving
  • A 1,500-drone spectacle over the Mississippi
  • Fireworks
  • Local food and drink

Saturday July 4th - Gates open at 2:00pm 
America turns 250 on Saturday, and the Midwest's biggest birthday celebration is happening under the Arch.

  • Miranda Lambert headlines. Kenny Loggins brings the house down. Additional tunes from Stephen Marley and Rebirth Brass Band
  • America's Birthday Parade through downtown
  • The Innovation Village at Live! by Loews
  • Antique Car Show
  • A Salute the Troops ceremony
  • A 1,500-drone spectacle over the Mississippi
  • Fireworks
  • Local food and drink

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