A blue and white logo with the text "60 years of the Gateway Arch"

Gateway Arch 60th Anniversary Celebration: Builder's Day

Gateway Arch National Park

Special Event
  • Oct 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
  • Free

On this special day, we honor the men who built the Gateway Arch. Meet some of the original builders, hear their stories, and get an autographed poster. The day also features a community yoga session and a spectacular firework show over the Mississippi River.

  • 10 am – 12 pm: Builder's Event & Poster Signing
  • 10 am: Just Breathe STL Yoga led by The Collective
  • 7 pm: Fireworks over the Mississippi River, presented by Visit Missouri and Gateway Arch Park Foundation.

Throughout the day, enjoy free activities for all ages, including:

  • Signing a giant birthday card for the Arch
  • Taking a photo as a park ranger, arch builder, or Jr Ranger
  • Building the Arch with giant blocks

Ticketed attractions are also available for purchase, including the Tram Ride to the Top, Virtual Reality, Documentary Movie, and Riverboat Cruises.
Find the full four-day celebration schedule at

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

•10 am – 12 pm: Builder's Event & Poster Signing: In the tram lobby, located in the visitor center underneath the Gateway Arch. Enter through the entrance on 4th Street. • 10 am: Just Breathe STL Yoga led by The Collective. Meet outside, under the Gateway Arch. Event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. • 7 pm: Fireworks over the Mississippi River, presented by Visit Missouri and Gateway Arch Park Foundation. View the fireworks from anywhere on the arch grounds.

Schedule

Date:

Oct 25, 2025

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

11 hours

• 10 am – 12 pm: Builder's Event & Poster Signing • 10 am: Just Breathe STL Yoga led by The Collective • 7 pm: Fireworks over the Mississippi River, presented by Visit Missouri and Gateway Arch Park Foundation.

Contact Information

Jennifer Clark

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Event Type

  • Festival
  • Partner Program