Fair Saint Louis and America's Birthday Parade Canceled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

ST. LOUIS - Fair Saint Louis and America’s Birthday Parade organizers announced today have canceled their 2020 celebrations, which were scheduled to take place July 2, 3 & 4, 2020, in downtown St. Louis because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and safety concerns.

The decision to cancel the free events was made by the Fair St. Louis Foundation and America’s Birthday Parade boards, the City of St. Louis,and the National Park Service, in coordination with key sponsors and stakeholders.

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“While we are saddened to cancel two of our region’s most popular and free Fourth of July celebrations, the safety of our community is of utmost importance to us,” said David Estes, Chairman, Fair Saint Louis. “Fair Saint Louis and America’s Birthday Parade embody the prideful spirit of our city, and over the past few weeks, we’ve seen that spirit shine so brightly within our community as we face this unthinkable challenge together.”

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2020 would have marked the 40th Fair Saint Louis and the 138th America’s Birthday Parade.

Fair Saint Louis and America’s Birthday Parade would like to thank their staff, partners, sponsors, many volunteers and the entire St. Louis region for their unwavering commitment and support during this unprecedented time.

“We look forward to returning to downtown St. Louis and celebrating with our community in the future when the time is right,” said David Plufka, Chairman, America’s Birthday Parade. “Until then, please stay safe and be mindful of the health and safety of others.We are in this together and we will get through this together.”

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