12th annual Celebration of Nations will return to downtown Rolla this Saturday

The 12th annual Celebration of Nations will return to downtown Rolla this Saturday. The celebration will begin with the Parade of Nations at 11 in the morning and will feature Missouri S-and-T international students carrying the flags of their home countries, as well as marching bands, local dignitaries, and camels. The parade will have a different route from years past, starting at the Chancellor’s Residence at the corner of 11th Street and State Street. The parade will proceed east along 11th Street, turn south onto North Oak Street, and will conclude at the bandshell and festival lot. There will be live entertainment at the bandshell from noon to 4 p-m. Attendees will also be able to visit a variety of food, craft, and educational vendors on the festival lot.