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Despite the rainy evening, fireworks lit up the sky at the 2025 JB Blast.

South County braves rain to attend JB Blast

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 2, 2025

The JB Blast — South County’s “biggest Fourth of July celebration” — returned to the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre on June 27. Following a storm that swept across St....

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park in 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and a fireworks show.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the JB Blast

June 21, 2024

The JB Blast, south St. Louis County’s biggest Fourth of July celebration, is returning to Jefferson Barracks Park. The family-friendly evening will start at 7 p.m. Friday, June 28 at the Veterans Memorial...

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park in 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and a fireworks show.

JB Blast rescheduled for July 21

July 5, 2023

The JB Blast Fourth of July celebration at Jefferson Barracks Park has been rescheduled for later in July. The annual event will now take place Friday, July 21 after being postponed from its original...

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks
Park Wednesday, July 3, 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and
a fireworks show.

Celebrate the Fourth at the JB Blast

June 26, 2023

Editor's note: The JB Blast has been rescheduled to Friday, July 21 due to weather.  The JB Blast, presented by River City Casino and Hotel, returns June 30 to Jefferson Barracks Park in celebration...

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the JB Blast

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the JB Blast

June 28, 2022

The JB Blast, south St. Louis County’s biggest Fourth of July Celebration, is returning to Jefferson Barracks Park Friday with live music, a fireworks show and food trucks.  The family-friendly event...

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park in 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and a fireworks show.

JB Blast lights up the sky Friday, July 2

July 1, 2021

The 2021 JB Blast will light up the sky in South County at 7 p.m. Friday, July 2, at the Jefferson Barracks Park Amphitheater, 533 Bagby Road. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. and will feature a concert...

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks
Park Wednesday, July 3, 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and
a fireworks show.

Where to see Fourth of July fireworks this year

July 3, 2020

Fourth of July traditions like the JB Blast and Fair St. Louis are postponed or canceled this year, but drive-in fireworks will provide some options for those wanting to still see a dazzling display in...

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