Chesterfield is firing up its annual Fourth of July bash this Saturday at the Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex, complete with live music, a World War II era B‑25 bomber flyover and a fireworks show expected around 9 p.m. Gates open in the early evening and family activities, including a Kid Zone and food trucks, will run ahead of the grand finale. City staff have also added accessibility options and overflow parking with shuttle service to help handle the holiday crowd.
According to the City of Chesterfield, gates will open at 6 p.m., the Kid Zone will open at 6:30 p.m., and Fat Pocket is scheduled to perform from 7 to 9 p.m. The city’s event page also lists a planned B‑25 flyover at about 7:45 p.m., with the fireworks display set to follow near 9 p.m., so families get music, a military flyover and pyrotechnics in one tidy package.
Plan Your Trip And Parking
As reported by the Chesterfield Valley Post, the city will run complimentary shuttles from St. Louis Premium Outlets and the Maryville Hockey Complex to the event grounds, a move meant to keep the heaviest traffic out of the immediate area. Accessible parking has been shifted to the west side of the lot behind the Parks, Recreation & Arts offices. Officials have also set up a dedicated passenger drop‑off lane off North Outer 40 Road and are urging attendees to use the shuttle lots to avoid the worst of the congestion on North Outer 40.
What’s On Stage And For Kids
Community calendars list a full Kid Zone with carnival‑style swings and slides, a rock‑climbing wall, pony rides, a petting zoo and circus performances, alongside a stage area for the evening’s band and presentations, per Kids Out And About. Fat Pocket’s set runs right into the scheduled flyover, which gives families time to settle in before the fireworks show lights up the complex.
Morning Run And Final Reminders
The Stars & Stripes 5K and Kids Fun Run take place at the same complex in the morning, and participants are encouraged to return for the free evening celebration, according to the race registration page on RunSignUp. Event listings note that lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, while glass containers, tobacco products and firepits are prohibited, and food trucks will operate on site so guests can skip packing a full picnic if they want.
For the latest updates, the city directs residents to its event page at the City of Chesterfield, and for any last‑minute changes, officials point to the city’s announcement on Facebook.
