Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to host Independence Day celebration

On Tuesday, July 4, Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial will host a celebration of the 247th...
On Tuesday, July 4, Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial will host a celebration of the 247th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. (Source: Mike Mohundro/KFVS)(Mike Mohundro/KFVS)
Published: Jun. 26, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - On Tuesday, July 4, Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial will host a celebration of the 247th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

The Welcome Center and museum will be open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. At dusk, the Vietnam Wall will be lit up in red, white and blue to celebrate the Fourth of July.

The grounds will remain open 24/7 for visitors to celebrate not only service members, but all American citizens.

All fireworks to include sparklers are strictly prohibited on the Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial campus.