Great American 4th of July Celebration
Celebrate our nation's birthday with a spectacular fireworks show at Arena Park on Friday, July 4, 2025! This event features Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award presentation & a performance by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band in the Arena Park Grandstands. Set up a lawn chair or picnic blanket at the fair grounds in Arena Park to view the fireworks show! Please, no personal fireworks in the park. For more information: 573-339-6340.
7:00pm- Arena Park opens for tailgating and food truck rally.
7:30pm- Patriotic music by the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band.
8:00pm- Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award and remarks from Southeast Missourian and city dignitaries.
8:45pm- Fireworks begin.