Fair St. Louis - 2018 - at the Arch
A little girl waves an American flag at Fair St. Louis on July 4.
Musicians from the Normandy High School band warm up before their walk down Market Street in the annual parade on July 4 in downtown St. Louis.
The St. Louis flag gently blew in the hot breeze during the opening of the newly renovated Arch grounds on July 3.
A new band of park rangers have been commissioned to secure the renovated Arch grounds, as well as ensure the safety of the many expected visitors for the 4th of July festivities, which were held July 3-7, in downtown St. Louis.
St. Louis Cardinals baseball great Ozzie Smith was a guest speaker at the grand opening of the newly renovated Arch grounds on July 3. The revitalized Arch grounds have been named the Gateway Arch National Park. In addition, the underground museum has been updated and renovated with many new exhibits.
“Mr. Gary” of the local web video series, “Them Yo People,” was part of the large crowd gathered on July 8 to commemorate the grand opening of the new Gateway Arch National Park.
Daxton Faerber, 2, on the shoulders of his dad, Ben Faerber, to get a better view of the passing floats at the America’s Birthday Parade held July 4 in downtown St. Louis.
The Moolah Shriners have always been a fun part of the annual parade on July 4 in downtown St. Louis. Jimmy Naucke, pictured here, has been a Moolah Shriner for many years and enjoys the energy of the crowd.
Hundreds of people showed off their red, white and blue along the parade route on July 4 in downtown St. Louis.
Country music singer RaeLynn performed during the 4th of July celebrations at Fair St. Louis.
A few of RaeLynn's many fans enthusiastically sang along to a song during her performance at the 4th of July festivities at Fair St. Louis.
A few of RaeLynn's many fans enthusiastically sang along to a song during her performance at the 4th of July festivities at Fair St. Louis.
Sgt. Johnathan Elder tossed a football around with his sons, Gatlin (middle) and Hudson (rear) on the revitalized Arch grounds during the 4th of July weekend. Among the many festivities during the multi-day event was a "Salute to the Troops," which was held on the main stage and included videos and music honoring America's service men and women.
Fair Saint Louis, “America’s Biggest Birthday Party,” returned to the Arch this year and was celebrated on the newly-restored St. Louis Arch grounds. The revitalized Arch grounds, now officially titled Gateway Arch National Park, has been five years in the making. Thousands visited the refurbished Museum and Visitor Center at the Gateway Arch during the 4th of July weekend.
Country music singer Martina McBride headed the entertainment lineup at the July 4 celebration at Fair St. Louis.
Country music singer Martina McBride headed the entertainment lineup at the July 4 celebration at Fair St. Louis.
Fireworks under the Gateway Arch.
