Upcoming Missouri Celebrations and Festivities

This Independence Day come to Missouri for celebrations and events all over the state. Click on the links below to find out the details.

Hannibal: National Tom Sawyer Days,
July 2nd - July 5th, 2008. Downtown Hannibal
From the National Fence Painting Contest to a Frog Jumping Contest to Live Entertainment at Tanyard Gardens, National Tom Sawyer Days is for the young and old at heart. Visitors from all over the world come to experience the history of Hannibal through the eyes of Mark Twain. Visitors are invited to experience the charm the city of Hannibal provides by seeing the historic spots and experiencing the events taking place all weekend.
To find out more go to http://www.hannibaljaycees.org/tomsawyer.htm


Kansas City: KC River Fest
July 3rd & 4th, 2008. Brerkeley Park
On the waterfront at Berkley Park, Kansas City’s premier Independence Day event. It's an opportunity to come together for a fun, family celebration on our nation’s birthday. Located at Kansas City’s Riverfront at Berkley Park, KCRiverFest has become "Kansas City’s Riverfront Tradition;" known as the only place in downtown Kansas City to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and family entertainment.
To find out more go to http://www.kcriverfest.com/


Shell Knob: Fire & Thunder Fireworks Display
July 4th, 2008. Over Table Rock Lake
Head to Shell Knob, the sleepy community on Table Rock Lake. For the 33rd consecutive year, the town bursts to life with the Fire & Thunder fireworks display. Rent a boat and watch from the water or bring a beach chair and gaze up from the shore.
To find out more go to http://www.shellknob.com/events.htm


Cape Girardeau: Libertyfest and Air Show
Join in on the excitement with fireworks, the Golden Knights Parachute Team and the famous rubber duck race on the Mississippi River at Libertyfest. History buffs will love the rifle and artillery drills and Civil War-era clothing and cooking demonstrations at Fort D.
To find out more go to http://www.capegirardeaucvb.org/events_month.html#July


Jefferson City: Salute to America
Join us for one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state! This year the celebration will include activities beginning on Thursday evening, July 3, with the EMBARQ Parade at 6 p.m. and a concert by FabForever, a tribute to the Beatles, on the Capitol Main Stage. Activities will take place throughout the day on Friday, July 4, and will wrap up with a concert by Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. The night wouldn't be complete without the Fireworks Sky Concert extravaganza featuring enormous 16" shells.
To find out more go to http://www.visitjeffersoncity.com/Event_Calendar/july.html