Special Olympics Missouri Summer Games Opening Ceremony
Schedule
Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Truman State University - Stokes Stadium | Kirksville, MO
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You are invited to the State Special Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 29, at Stokes Stadium.Activities begin around 7:00 pm with the schedule to include performances from Kirksville community dance teams, a drumline, the traditional parade of athletes and lighting of the torch. A highlight of the evening will also be a fly-over in the sky over the stadium.
Seating will be available in Stokes Stadium, with chairs and blankets acceptable on 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.
Parking on the Truman State University campus will be open throughout the Special Olympics. Visitors coming for the opening ceremony can park in the lots to the north or south of Stokes Stadium.
Truman’s facilities will host all four athletic events, which include powerlifting, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. Truman will also host the athletes in its resident halls.
For a complete schedule of events, visit somo.org/summergames. Volunteer opportunities are still available, and more information can be found - https://visitkirksville.com/t/somo-special-olympics-state-summer-games
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Truman State University - Stokes Stadium, 100 E Normal Ave, Kirksville, MO 63501-4200, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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