Community Calendar

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performs each Wednesday evening in June and July. Guest artists perform at 7 PM. The Muny Band performs at 7:30 PM.

The free concerts take place each Wednesday evening at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater in Capaha Park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

The Jackson Municipal Band’s next concert will be July 2 with special guest Brandon Bates.

The free concert will take place Thursday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell in Jackson city park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

Directions: Entrance to the band shell parking lot is off of Route D across from McCombs Funeral Home.

For more information, visit jacksonmunicipalband.org.

Jackson will host multiple events throughout the Fourth of July weekend in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

The celebration will begin Friday, July 3, with the “Decades of America: 1776–2026” parade stepping off at 5 p.m. in uptown Jackson. At 7 p.m. Friday, there will be a showing of “Cars” (2006) at the bandshell in Jackson City Park.

The festivities continue Saturday, July 4, with "Party in the Park," featuring a car show, live music, vendors, bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, and a giant community coloring poster.

• Independence Day 5K run/walk, 1-mile fun run will begin at 7:04 a.m. Registration deadline for race is 11 p.m. on July 2. To register visit, Mercy Southeast Health point 5k Run / Walk and one-mile fun run.
• Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament will be held at Jackson City Park, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Register online at Catalog - Jackson, MO
• The day concludes with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. over Rotary Lake.

The weekend’s events wrap up with an ice cream social and community worship service starting at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the bandshell.

The City of Cape Girardeau will honor our nation’s 250th birthday at Riverfest on July 4.

The event will feature live entertainment, family activities, food and beverage vendors, and more. Entertainment on the Themis Street main stage will include Greg Vaughn, Joy Brooker, The Ivas John Band, and Mike Walker’s Lasting Impressions. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to view festivities from the courthouse lawn terraces. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show over the Mississippi River.

Riverfest will take place on Saturday, July 4, from 3 to 9 p.m. in downtown Cape Girardeau. 

Riverfest Cape

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performs each Wednesday evening in June and July. Guest artists perform at 7 PM. The Muny Band performs at 7:30 PM.

The free concerts take place each Wednesday evening at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater in Capaha Park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

The Jackson Municipal Band’s next concert will be July 9 with special guest An Enchanted Evening with "The Fairytale Essence."

The free concert will take place Thursday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell in Jackson city park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

Directions: Entrance to the band shell parking lot is off of Route D across from McCombs Funeral Home.

For more information, visit jacksonmunicipalband.org.

The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library is thrilled to announce a special evening of history, harmony, and community support. Join us on Friday, July 10, 2026, for "Preserving the Past, Rocking the Present," a unique fundraising concert held in the museum's air-conditioned WWII Room.

This unforgettable night celebrates our mission of preserving our nation's military journalism heritage while showcasing incredible regional talent. Guests will enjoy live music, complimentary refreshments, food for purchase, and full access to our museum galleries and historic exhibits throughout the evening.

Featured Musical Guests:

• Strongheart: Known for their fantastic energy, classic vibes, and a dynamic live performance that is sure to energize the museum stage.
• Maggie Thorn: A soulful, hometown country-style singer-songwriter celebrated for her captivating storytelling and beautiful vocals.

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO

Ticket Information:
Tickets for this special evening can be purchased in advance online on our Facebook page, on our website at www.nssml.org, or at the door. We invite the community to come out, enjoy a fantastic night of entertainment, and help us continue our vital work of preserving history for future generations.

About the Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library:
The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper and the journalists who have served our nation. Located in Bloomfield, Missouri, the museum offers educational programs, exhibits, and research opportunities that honor our military journalism heritage.

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performs each Wednesday evening in June and July. Guest artists perform at 7 PM. The Muny Band performs at 7:30 PM.

The free concerts take place each Wednesday evening at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater in Capaha Park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

The Jackson Municipal Band’s next concert will be July 16 with special guest Mark Rees.

The free concert will take place Thursday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Nick Leist Memorial Band Shell in Jackson city park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.

Directions: Entrance to the band shell parking lot is off of Route D across from McCombs Funeral Home.

For more information, visit jacksonmunicipalband.org.

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band performs each Wednesday evening in June and July. Guest artists perform at 7 PM. The Muny Band performs at 7:30 PM.

The free concerts take place each Wednesday evening at the Dan Cotner Amphitheater in Capaha Park. Be sure to bring your blankets or lawn chairs.