The JB Blast, south St. Louis County’s biggest Fourth of July celebration, is returning to Jefferson Barracks Park for its 20th year. This family-friendly evening will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July...

Marc Garcia plays the trumpet at a ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in 2018. Photo by Bill Milligan. Every Memorial Day weekend, thousands of Scouts gather at Jefferson Barracks National...

Marc Garcia plays the trumpet at the ceremony. Photo by Bill Milligan. The Department of Veteran Affairs will be hosting a Memorial Day program to remember and honor all military members who have served...

Gabe Backhoff, 3, left, and Lincoln Stenger, 2, play with St. Louis County Parks Director Gary Bess’ dog, Stan, during the Aug. 3 JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks County Park, with Grantwood Village resident...