INDEPENDENCE DAY! Fireworks Cruise on the Gateway Arch Riverboats. Two Dates: Thursday & Friday, July 3rd & 4th. Enjoy a premium seat on the Riverboat to view the spectacular fireworks displays of Celebrate Saint Louis. Cruise includes the perfect spot to experience the fireworks, a cash bar and concessions. See website for more info and for required reservations. (Cruise is not recommended for children under the age of 3.)
Boards: 7pm
Departs: 7:30pm
Returns: 9:30pm
Always check the website for the most current info. Cruise dates are subject to change or be canceled due to river conditions.
The St. Louis riverfront offers a 19th-century replica steamboat, the Tom Sawyer, for cruising the Mississippi River. A variety of cruises are offered: sightseeing cruises, holiday cruises, and cruises that feature dinner and entertainment. The Gateway Arch Riverboats can be chartered for a special occasion, such as a wedding, reunion or birthday party. Cruises begin regularly running in March and run through November, plus special Holiday Cruises in December.
Please check the website listed on each event to get the most up-to-date information.