Celebration of Nations is back this September, marking 15 years of highlighting the unique mix of cultures at Missouri S&T and in the city of Rolla.

The festivities begin with the Parade of Nations at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. The parade will feature Missouri S&T’s international students and community members carrying flags representing their home countries, as well as marching bands, local dignitaries, and the ever-popular camels.

This year the parade will start at the Castleman Hall parking lot on 9th Street, turn right onto Rolla Street, left at 7th Street, and left onto Pine Street. It will continue north along Pine Street to 11th Street, before heading down Oak Street and finishing past the Downtown Bandshell.

Following the parade, the celebration will continue at the downtown bandshell and festival lots. The festival will feature international foods, arts and crafts, and cultural displays, as well as an expanded family area with free hands-on activities for children of all ages.

Live entertainment will be featured at three stages, including the Rolla Bandshell, from noon-4 p.m. Highlights will include the “Celebrate Fashion” show, where international students model traditional dress from their home countries, and the “Celebrate Talent” show featuring performances from S&T students.

Celebration of Nations is a free, family-friendly event designed to broaden cultural horizons and enrich the local community. For more information, please visit nations.mst.edu.

About Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is a STEM-focused research university of over 7,000 students located in Rolla, Missouri. Part of the four-campus University of Missouri System, Missouri S&T offers over 100 degrees in 40 areas of study and is among the nation’s top public universities for salary impact, according to the Wall Street Journal. For more information about Missouri S&T, visit www.mst.edu.