Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Opening ceremony, ribbon cutting for Route 66 Festival set Friday at Joplin City Hall

Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for the 2013 Route 66 Festival is scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Joplin City Hall.
The ceremony will begin with the presentation of the colors.
A welcome will be given by Joplin Mayor Melodee Colbert-Kean, and comments offered by author Michael Wallis and Rick Freeborn, co-founders of the Route 66 Alliance.
The ribbon cutting will be done by Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. Two Route 66 murals will be dedicated.
The ceremony is free to the public.

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