Schedule of Events:

9:30 a.m. - Webster Groves Community Days 5K

Kick off your Independence Day with a high-energy 5K run along the iconic parade route—lined with thousands of cheering spectators! Experience the excitement as you race through the heart of the community, just before the Community Days Parade. This unique event offers a patriotic atmosphere, crowd support like no other, and a perfect start to your holiday celebration!

You must be able to reach the 2-mile mark within 30 minutes; otherwise, you will be removed from the course due to the start of the parade. 

Cost: $50

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Community Days Parade, 10 a.m., The 2025 Community Days Parade Presenting sponsor is Telle Tire & Auto Centers. 

The parade travels along a two-mile route through the streets of Webster Groves and draws a crowd of thousands of spectators. The parade begins at Lockwood and Mason and ends at Elm and Glendale (Memorial Park). A first place (Best) and an honorable mention (Outstanding) winner will be awarded in each of the following categories: Children's Entry, Civic Entry, Classic Entry, Commercial Entry, Performing Entry, Visiting Entry, Novelty Unit, Special Judges' Awards (two awards for deserving units that impress the judges for various reasons).  

2025 Parade Route Map

2025 Parade Application

Independence Day Fireworks, 9:15 p.m. located at Memorial Field. We have a zone set up around the fireworks for the safety of our community. You will not be able to sit inside the safety zone but would be able to view the fireworks safely from anywhere outside of that zone. You can view the safety zone by clicking here. Please wait until the day of the fireworks to reserve your viewing area. Tarps and blankets placed before the show may be removed to preserve the turf and allow for the set-up of events. Removed items may be claimed at the Rec Complex. 

For public safety reasons, the Aquatic Center will be closed the entire day of July 4 to allow for the safe delivery of the fireworks and the set-up. 

The fireworks show for Community Days is sponsored through generous donations from area businesses and residents like you. If you would like to help sponsor this event you may click on the Paypal link below and make an online donation. Or if you would prefer you can mail a check to #33 E. Glendale Road, Webster Groves, MO 63119