Salute to America
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Salute to America is Missouri's State Capitol Independence Day celebration held in historic downtown Jefferson City. Salute to America is Missouri's State Capitol Independence Day celebration. Held in historic downtown Jefferson City (voted Rand McNally's America's Most Beautiful Small Town), this multi-day festival covers 17 city blocks of themed activities and attractions, 7 entertainment stages, 2 beer gardens, a carnival, classic car show, petting zoo, tours at the decommissioned Missouri State Penitentiary, hotdog eating contest, patriotic parade, free concerts and the largest shells shot in the Midwest at the Red, White and Boom fireworks sky concert.
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 & friends and stay the whole weekend and see all America’s most beautiful small town has to offer!
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facebook.comSo you caught Black Neil Diamond Tribute Singer at Salute to America on the Riley Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac and Mid-West Block and Brick Capitol Mainstage on 4th of July or you heard how good it was...now's your chance to catch it again at the Capital Eclipse festival at the North Jefferson City Recreation Area on Monday, August 21. The events are 10 am to 3 pm and Black Neil Diamond Tribute Singer is playing 1:30 pm to 3 pm. Sweet Caroline...dun dun dun...good times never seemed so good...
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Heritage Village showcased orators, reenactors and musical genres from times gone by. Check out these participant pictures! Sponsored By: Historic Jefferson City Photo Credits: Photo Joe Henley www.photo-joe.org
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Who enjoyed the delicious food and refreshing drinks at the 7 Up Mix It Up A Little Food Courts? See someone you know? Tag them! #S2AJCMO 2017 Food Court Vendors: Smokin Pig Lemonade Old Thyme Funnel Cakes Kitchen On the Go Roger Keck's Longhorn Root Beer Big Hungry Patty Wagon Kona Ice COMO Jamaican Jerk Hut Shep's Southside Burgers & Copper Nut Kettle Cold Stone Creamery Unlimited Concessions Homemade Ice Cream Dippin' Dots Ice Cream Ready Popped Kettle Corn and More RJ's Real Italian Ice Coffeebean & Creamery Gator Wagon Photo Credits: AIR Photography LLC and Rachel J. Hays, Salute to America PR Coordinator
Jim Butler Linn Chevrolet sponsors the ever popular classic car cruise. Relive the classics with automobiles made from 1900-1991 with these photos! See someone you recognize? Tag them! Sponsored by: Mid Missouri Powerhouse Photo Credits: AIR Photography LLC
In true patriotic fashion, Salute to America kicked off this evening with an opening ceremony honoring our heroes. We joined Naught-Naught Insurance Agency tonight with their wreath laying ceremony led by Jefferson City Veterans Council as we welcome home some very deserving veterans. Emcee: Rod Smith Music: Jefferson City Community Symphonic Band Photo Credits: AIR Photography LLC and Rachel J Hays, Salute to America PR Coordinator
We had two city blocks full of merchants, groups, organizations and businesses representing the diversity of the products and services of America for one day of vending on July 4th. Check out these awesome and unique booths! See someone you recognize? Tag them! #S2AJCMO Sponsored by: Jefferson City West Side Business Association and The Historic East Side
The Adventure Zone offered a great line up of events and activities sure to thrill all ages. Check out these BMX Show pictures! Sponsored By: Joe Machens Capital City Ford / Lincoln Photo Credits: AIR Photography LLC
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