Traffic impacts expected as Columbia hosts Juneteenth parade

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The public is invited to line East Broadway Saturday morning for Columbia's annual Juneteenth parade at 9 a.m.

The parade will start at Columbia's First Baptist Church on East Broadway and Waugh Street. The parade will then head down East Broadway and end at the Second Baptist Church on North 4th Street.

The event is for all ages and is expected to have music and dance performances.

According to emergency plan documents, law enforcement will be present at the parade. For cases involving lost children, suspicious bags, or medical emergencies, attendees can ask a volunteer for help. Volunteers will then locate the nearest officer and event organizer at the scene for further assistance.

In the case of a weather emergency or terroristic threat, guests will be told to head to a nearby shelter or shelter in their cars.

Traffic impacts are expected on East Broadway, and drivers are advised to be aware of an increased number of children and people in the area.

Other Saturday morning events include the 3x3 basketball tournament for kids grades 3-12 at Douglass Park and the St. Paul Juneteenth Legacy event at the St. Paul AME Church on Park Avenue. Both events start at 11 a.m.

Additional events can be found on the City of Columbia's website.