Cape fireworks schedule announced

The city of Cape Girardeau on Friday released a schedule for the city's July 4 fireworks display.

The event will begin at 8:30 p.m. with patriotic music at the Arena Park grandstand. Opening ceremonies with a color guard and flag presentation will be at 9 p.m., and the Southeast Missourian will present its Spirit of America Award at 9:05 p.m., followed by a reading of work by Francis Scott Key and a singing of the National Anthem by Amy Hodges.

Fireworks will begin about 9:10 p.m. and should last 20 to 30 minutes. All events are at Arena Park. Parking will be first-come, first-served.

Pertinent address:

Arena Park, Cape Girardeau, Mo.