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250th Celebration of America

Walk in the march with school groups, family, neighborhood groups, scout troops, church groups, or business groups. There will be a special decorated wheels group (strollers, wheel chairs, wagons - no cars or trucks) and a special veterans section. Flags will be provided for free! Prizes will be awarded to the best patriotically dressed individual, best patriotic group, and best patriotically decorated wheeled vehicle. Red, White, and Blue!

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

o register to participate in the Flag March - Fill Out an Online Application Here

Sponsored by John Sappington Chapter, NSDAR, the Spirit of St. Louis Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and Sunset Ford.

Listen - 10:30 a.m.

Welcoming remarks and announcement of prize winners.

Lunch - 11:00 a.m.

BBQ (while supplies last)

Swim - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Free admission to the Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility for those in red, white, and blue!

Watch - 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a free screening of the film "1776" under the stars at the Sunset Hills Community Center.

POSTER CONTEST:

Patriots of all ages are invited to submit original posters to be submitted on 11"x17" standard flat posterboard. Theme: Happy 250th Birthday America!

Ages Categories:
•Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
•4th - 6th Grade
•7th - 12th Grade
•Adults

Prizes may be awarded in each category based on participation. Winners will be announced at the June 13th 250th Anniversary Celebration.

Submit posters between May 15th and May 31st at the Sunset Hills Community Center. All posters will be displayed at the Sunset Hills Community Center and Crestwood Community Center.

Watson Trail Park, West Watson Road, St. Louis, MO, USA

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Watson Trail Park
12450 West Watson Road
Sunset Hills, MO, 63127
United States

Phone:

314-849-3400
Contact name: 
Ron Hack
Email address: 
Dates: 
06/13/2026
Time: 
10 am- 9 pm