Special Olympics Opening Ceremony Set for May 29
The Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games opening ceremony will take place May 29 in Stokes Stadium.
The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. with performances from local dance teams and a drum line, followed by the parade of athletes, leadership graduation, torch lighting and a flyover.
Seating is available in Stokes Stadium, with chairs and blankets acceptable on the lawn areas to the east and west of the grandstands. Attendees can also bring noise makers and coolers. Concession stands will not be open, but water stations are available. Pets are welcome in the lawn sections.
Campus parking will be open throughout the Special Olympics, though the stadium lot is reserved for accessible parking. Visitors coming for the opening ceremony can park in the lots to the north or south of Stokes Stadium.
Additional information and a complete schedule of events can be found at somo.org/summergames.
The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. with performances from local dance teams and a drum line, followed by the parade of athletes, leadership graduation, torch lighting and a flyover.
Seating is available in Stokes Stadium, with chairs and blankets acceptable on the lawn areas to the east and west of the grandstands. Attendees can also bring noise makers and coolers. Concession stands will not be open, but water stations are available. Pets are welcome in the lawn sections.
Campus parking will be open throughout the Special Olympics, though the stadium lot is reserved for accessible parking. Visitors coming for the opening ceremony can park in the lots to the north or south of Stokes Stadium.
Additional information and a complete schedule of events can be found at somo.org/summergames.
