Can you believe that July is nearly here?! Here’s the line-up for Independence Day/4th of July celebrations in mid-Missouri!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Jefferson City’s Salute to America – Be sure to check out the annual 4th of July celebration. The event features numerous attractions in downtown Jefferson City: carnival rides, parade, live music, beer gardens, classic car show and the largest fireworks spectacular in mid-Missouri! You can check out a full schedule here.
- 7:00 p.m. - Little Mr. & Miss Independence Contest
- 7:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies
- 9:00 p.m. - Prison Ghost Tours (buy tickets in advance)
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Jefferson City’s Salute to America - Be sure to check out the annual 4th of July celebration. The event features numerous attractions in downtown Jefferson City: carnival rides, parade, live music, beer gardens, classic car show and the largest fireworks spectacular in mid-Missouri! You can check out a full schedule here.
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Tours at the Historical Society, State Capitol Building
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Robinson Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Heritage Village Civil Conversations and Historical Performances
- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Jefferson Bank High Street Heroes
- 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. – Carnival Land!
- 3 p.m. - Live Eagle Show
- 3:15 p.m. – Hot Dog Eating Contest
- 5 p.m. – Live Eagle Show
- 7 p.m. – Pre-show Celebration with Live Eagle Show
- Dusk - ”Red White & Boom Fireworks Display with simulcast on Jeff 104.1
Columbia’s 4th of July Fire in the Sky – Fire in the Sky has relocated in 2012 to the District! Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be children’s activities at Flat Branch Park that includes holiday crafts & pop-a-shot basketball! The fireworks begin after 9 p.m. and will be choreographed to music that you can hear on BXR 102.3. There is free parking downtown or on University campus. Be sure to check out the full schedule before you head out!
- 6:30 p.m. – Entertainment starts at Flat Branch Park
- 9:00 p.m. – Fireworks begin sometime after 9 p.m.
We hope you have a happy and safe Independence Day! If you have a celebration to add, comment below!
