Rock legends to headline Fair St. Louis

Rock legends Blondie and Melissa Etheridge will be the headline acts for the annual Fair St. Louis festival this year. Fair St. Louis is considered to be one of the nation’s largest Fourth of July events. Organizers made the announcement in regards to the entertainment Wednesday. Both rock acts are set to perform on July 3. Fair St. Louis will be held at Forest Park for the second straight year. The festival usually takes place on the grounds of the Gateway Arch, which are currently being renovated. This year’s festival runs from July 2-July 4. Country artists Natalie Stovall and the Drive, Parmalee and Chris Young will perform July 2. R&B-Funk group Kool & the Gang will perform July 4. The fair will also feature several other family-oriented events, including a spectacular nightly fireworks display.