Salute To America

Come find out how our State Capitol celebrates our Nation’s Independence with this multi-day celebration in the heart of historic downtown Jefferson City. We kick off with a concert event at the decommissioned Missouri State Penitentiary on Saturday, July 1st. Events on July 3rd include the Parade, Opening Ceremony, Carnival and FREE concert on the lawn of the Capitol. July 4th is huge with 17 city blocks of themed areas, 7 entertainment stages, vendors, eclectic festival food, beer gardens, live eagle show, historic and military displays, petting zoo and pony rides, another FREE concert and so much more all capped off with the largest fireworks shells shot in the state in our Red, White and Boom sky concert simulcast to your favorite music. Jefferson City is uniquely positioned in the center of Missouri with easy access for guests from across the state. So plan to bring your family and friends and stay the whole weekend and see all America’s most beautiful small town has to offer!