Salute to America opening ceremony moved indoors due to heat
Marie Moyer
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
Extreme heat has moved Saturday’s Salute to America opening ceremony inside the State Capitol; however, festival activities will continue downtown.
According to a Salute to America Facebook post earlier this week, the 10 a.m. ceremony will honor Missouri veterans and include a performance by the 135th Army Band.
Other events will be taking place throughout the day, both downtown and on the Capitol lawn:
Coca-Cola Food Court – 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the corner of Jefferson and E High Street
Ameren Marketplace – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East High Street
Avenues of History – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Madison Street and the Southeast Lawn
Missouri Farm Bureau’s Kid Zone – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broadway Street
Stars, Stripes and Surprises Scavenger Hunt – Noon to 5 p.m. Check-in on E High Street
Remembering Missouri’s Fallen – Noon to 5 p.m. in the Selinger Center
Socket Classic Cars Cruise – Noon to 5 p.m. North side of the Capitol
135th Army Band performance – 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Church
Beer Garden – 5 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on E High Street
Red, White and Boom Fireworks – 9:45 p.m. North side of the Capitol
Yard games and historical reenactors will also be around the festival area. Cooling stations are located on Broadway Street and E High Street. Water refill stations are also on W Capitol Ave.
Restrooms will be located on Broadway Street, E High Street and Madison Street.
The Main stage is located on the Capitol steps and will feature concert performances and festival announcements.
Courtesy: Salute to America
A parade and military flyover are set for 6 p.m. The parade will move through E Miller Street, Jefferson Street, E High Street, Monroe Street and E McCarty Street.
According to a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department, roads near the Capitol grounds and around the festival will be blocked off from 5 a.m. on July 4 to 2 a.m. on July 5. JCPD reminds drivers to be mindful of pedestrians in the area and plan for extra travel time.