Celebrate Saint Louis
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.
