100th birthday party for the historic Roubidoux Bridge in downtown Waynesville

The City of Waynesville, Waynesville Community leaders, businesses, and leaders outside Pulaski County will be hosting an anniversary 100th birthday party for the historic Roubidoux Bridge in downtown Waynesville on April 1st from 1 to 3 o’clock in the afternoon in Laughlin Park. The Roubidoux Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge built by Koss Construction in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1923. It is a much-beloved symbol and attraction for the Waynesville community and predates historic Route 66 by 3 years.
To celebrate a “Century of Service” the Roubidoux Bridge 100th Anniversary Committee made up of community leaders, businesses, and the City of Waynesville was formed to organize the celebration. Speakers for the event will include Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, the Missouri Department of Transportation, and State Representative Bill Hardwick of Waynesville. Terry Primas of the Old Stagecoach Foundation, historian, and author will be the guest speaker. The Waynesville High School Band will provide musical entertainment and child-friendly events such as face-painting and light refreshments will be available, as well as the Ice Cream and Canvas Art Event by artist Amber Wade will be taking place after 3 pm. T-Shirts, commemorative wristbands, commemorative coins, and historic bridge photos past and present will be available for those that wish to have a keepsake of the bridge anniversary.