Jul 04, 2026
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 an d 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. The post Salute to America opening ceremony moved indoors due to heat appeared first on ABC17NEWS. ...read more read less
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