2024 Schedule & EVENTS
Music Lineup
Schedule at a glance
Events
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
2 pm
Food Court OpeNs
LOCATION: 100 BLOCK OF HIGH STREET
We’ve got all your favorite local food & drink vendors! Come hungry!
2 pm
Vendors OpeN
LOCATION: CORNER OF WASHINGTON ST. TO BROADWAY
Enjoy a variety of vendors, from artisans and craftspeople to merchandise, retail, and service industries.
2 - 9 pm
MIGHTY MACHINES
LOCATION: CORNER OF BROADWAY AND HIGH
Sponsored by the Missouri National Guard
Come enjoy a variety of mighty machines! There will be plenty to see for the young and the young at heart.
3 pm
birds of prey
LOCATION: CAPITOL MAIN STAGE
Sponsored by Missouri American Water
Presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, the Birds of Prey exhibit provides the opportunity to experience these magnificent creatures up close.
3 - 6 pm
Salute to America car cruise
LOCATION: WEST CAPITOL AVENUE - NORTH SIDE OF THE MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL
The classic car show has become a favorite tradition at Salute to America. Don’t miss your chance to check these beauties out!
If you would like to bring a car to participate, please contact Larry Rhea at rlrhea1920@gmail.com or Dennis Smith at moparlimo@emparqmail.com
3:30 pm
Community Bike Ride
Suit up your bike in patriotic decor and join July’s Community Bike Ride! You will be the caboose of the parade, and then continue on a journey around JCMO before returning to Salute to America.
You will meet at 3:30 in the lot across from City Hall, then ride as the caboose of the Salute to America parade before going on a 10-mile route through JCMO, ending at the Salute to America Beer Garden.
4 pm
independence day parade
This year’s parade theme is Heroes Among Us. You will not want to miss it!
Please note that the parade is on July 4th, NOT July 3rd.
5:00pm
opening ceremony
LOCATION: CAPITOL MAIN STAGE
Sponsored by Tom & Sharon Naught & Family
Join us as we officially kick off the evening by thanking those who are the reason we are able to celebrate.
5 - 9 pm
Jefferson Bank Kidz zone
LOCATION: PRESS PARKING LOT OF THE MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL
Sponsored by Jefferson Bank
In the Kidz Zone, you’ll find inflatables, bubbles, crafts, Scholastic Books, yard games, face painting, bounce houses, chalk art, and more.
5 - 10 pm
beer Garden opens
LOCATION: CENTRAL BANK PARKING LOT - 100 BLOCK OF HIGH STREET
Sponsored by Scheppers Distributing
Enjoy a crisp, cold beer or cocktail on your holiday! You’ll also find entertainment on the Beer Garden Stage throughout the evening.
6 pm
birds of prey
LOCATION: MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL SOUTH LAWN
Sponsored by Missouri American Water
Presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, the Birds of Prey exhibit provides the opportunity to experience these magnificent creatures up close.
7 - 7:30 pm
Finale Announcements & Thank YOu’s
LOCATION: CAPITOL MAIN STAGE
9:15 - 9:45 pm
CLOSING CEREMONY
LOCATION: CAPITOL NORTH STAGE
Sponsored by Missouri Credit Union
Help us count down to the fireworks finale!
9:45 - 10 pm
missouri credit union’s red, white & boom fireworks
LOCATION: VIEWED OVER THE MISSOURI RIVER
Sponsored by Missouri Credit Union
Enjoy the show!