Salute to America opening ceremony moved indoors due to heat

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.

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.