Road closures required in Downtown Jefferson City for Salute to America festival

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Multiple road closures will be required in Downtown Jefferson City for the annual Salute To America festival on July 4, a press release from the Jefferson City Police Department says.

Road closures in Downtown Jefferson City will begin 6 a.m. Thursday and are expected to reopen by 2 a.m. Friday, the release says.

The festival runs from 2-11 p.m. Thursday in the 200 block of Broadway, 100 block of East High Street and around the Capitol grounds, JCPD’s release says.

The annual event includes a number of activities and entertainment, including a parade at 4 p.m., a food court, beer garden, bounce houses, Kidz Zone, a Birds of Prey exhibit at 3 p.m. and a classic car show.

The day ends with a fireworks show from 9:45-10 p.m., according to the fest’s website.

Salute to America is a 501c3, self-supporting corporation, funded by support from the community, county, city and state, according to its website.  

The route for the parade can be viewed below: