By TJ Slattery
The Mayor and St. Charles City Council along with the St. Charles 4th of July Committee invites you to come join the fun at RiverFest 2005 , held at Frontier Park July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
The 2005 St. Charles Riverfest promises to be a star-spangled treat for the senses! Riverfest-goers will enjoy the sounds of the best local and regional bands…the smells and tastes of tantalizing summer fare…experience goose bumps from the patriotic parade...and marvel as the St. Charles skyline explodes with two nights of breathtaking fireworks.
Family activities, including craft booths, a full scale carnival complete with rides and games, and continuous musical entertainment on both the Jaycee Stage and the Big Tent in Frontier Park.
Riverfest 2005 Kicks off at 1:00 PM on Saturday July 2nd. Two, Internationally Renowned Fireworks displays will close the event on the evenings of July 3rd and 4th at 9:30 PM. The scenic riverfront provides the best backdrop for fireworks that rival displays anywhere. The displays are choreographed to music and will be simulcast on Lindenwood University’s KCLC-FM radio station at 89.1 FM
The annual parade will kick off the event on the morning of Monday, July 4th at 10:00 AM complete with a military flyover from the 131st Fighter Wing of the Missouri Air National Guard.
The Parade Route begins at St. Charles High School, proceeds down Waverly to Kingshighway, to Clark Street, to North Main traveling south down Main Street and ending at Bishop’s Landing. This years parade features over 100 units including bands, floats and candy!
A Salute to Veterans. The City Council would like invite all area veterans to Frontier Park on Sunday July 3rd for an additional fireworks display to honor all who have served in the Military and as a special tribute to the individuals currently safeguarding our freedom by serving abroad as well as at home.
New this year Riverfest 2005 will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive and canned food drive during the entire event. Just bring a canned good and drop it off at any gate as you enter Frontier Park. The proceeds of this year’s food drive will benefit our St. Charles area food pantries.
