This year, Fourth of July in Missouri meant rain for most of the day, so instead of BBQ or bottle rockets, I filled my day with indoor things. It wasn’t until I was standing beneath the St. Louis Arch that it really felt like the Fourth of July to me.
I met an old friend for dinner on The Landing, a strip of restaurants and bars just north of the Arch. We made our way down The Landing’s red brick streets to the riverfront, claiming a spot to stand beneath the Arch.
As we stood side by side, the stainless steel of the Arch reflected the vivid colors of the fireworks in the sky above us. The structure’s steel face magnified the cracks and booms of the fireworks, vibrating the walls of my chest with each explosion.
The finale came, and the gunpowder from the fireworks hung tight to the still, damp summertime air. I smiled, happy to be back in my home city, celebrating my freedom with an old friend by my side.
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It’s been years since I’ve caught the riverfront fireworks under the Arch. I remember doing so back when the VP would be going on. May have to aim to do that next Independence Day.
I was part of the VP Fair back in the day. The first big fireworks display I ever saw, growing up in a small town, was the VP Fair fireworks in 1997.
This july 4th you should check out our fireworks display and festival! We’d love to have you! I’ll be posting more info soon at http://www.heritageandfreedomfest.com !!!