The City of Cape Girardeau will honor our nation’s birthday at the 2025 Great American Fourth of July celebration at Arena Park.

Experience a spectacular fireworks show and tribute to our country featuring food trucks, patriotic music by the Cape Municipal Band, speeches from local dignitaries, and more!

Lawn chairs are welcome, and parking is available throughout the park.

The grounds at Arena Park will open at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4. Patriotic Music will start at 7:30 p.m. The Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award and remarks begin at 8:00 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 8:45 p.m.