Joplin Parks and Rec to partner with MSSU for Independence Day celebration

Joplin Parks and Recreation will again partner with Missouri Southern State University for Joplin’s Independence Day celebration this year. The 2025 Celebration will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at Fred G. Hughes Stadium, located on the MSSU campus.

This spectacular event will feature live music, food trucks, and fireworks. More announcements will be coming as details are finalized. Seating is available in the stadium and along the grass around the field.

The football stadium is a NCAA regulation field and no one will be allowed on the football turf. 

Items allowed inside the stadium:

• Water

• Food

• Seat Cushions

• Folding Chairs

• Blankets

Strollers

What NOT to bring:

• Personal Fireworks

• Alcohol

• Grills

• Pets

• Tobacco

Plenty of parking will be available throughout the campus. To view the parking map, visit https://www.mssu.edu/independenceday