Engage, Serve, & Celebrate
Who We Are
Celebrate Saint Louis is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that strives to engage, serve and celebrate our region by providing diverse, impactful and entertaining experiences to support worthy charities that serve our communities.
By producing inclusive year-round events that showcase Saint Louis culture and support a diverse group of nonprofit organizations, Celebrate Saint Louis illustrates our region’s stand-out charitable reputation alongside our history of celebration and connection dating back to St. Louis’s founding in 1764.
Our Core Celebrations
Our core events represent a journey through time and encapsulate the spirit of past, present, and future. They are headlined by four major happenings: the historic America’s Birthday Parade, dating back to 1878; the breathtaking July 4th Fireworks Display framed by The Gateway Arch, a tradition since 1981; and the lively July 4th Concerts, alternating between Forest Park and Downtown St. Louis, also established in 1981. Newest addition since 2021 Gateway Legends esports tournament.
July 4th Parade
Since 1878, America's Birthday Parade has celebrated the nation with floats and performances at the Gateway Arch.
Airshow, Concerts, Fireworks
This July 4th marks the 150th anniversary of the Eads Bridge with a day of festivities.
Salute The Troops
Honoring service members with a VIP recognition ceremony and experience.
Gateway Legends
A youth & collegiate esports tournament bringing together diverse communities for fun & competition.
A Better Saint Louis For All
In 2024, we are proud to introduce the Celebrate Saint Louis Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the central hub for a series of community events. These include the visually stunning Fireworks framed by the Gateway Arch, the vibrant America’s Birthday Parade, an engaging Concert Series, the Eads Bridge Anniversary Celebration, a Family Festival Zone, an Airshow program and Gateway Legends Esports Tournament since 2021.
Unlike organizations with narrower scopes, Celebrate Saint Louis delivers a wide-reaching impact on the Saint Louis community. Our events, especially the Downtown July 4th Festivals, act as a catalyst, igniting a year-long celebration across the city.