GENERAL INFORMATION
Date: Friday, July 19, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
Location:
Mizzou Arena
1 Champions Dr #200,
Columbia, MO 65201
Entry: Free and Open to the Public
ENTERTAINMENT
National Anthem Singer
TBD
Athlete Parade
Athletes have the opportunity to represent their sport as they parade into Opening Ceremony.
Special Guests
MU athletes will attend the Opening Ceremony and will answer questions from KOMU news anchor Jim Riek. A special guest will help with our Oath of Athletes, an annual tradition at the Opening Ceremony to promote sportsmanship. The MU athletes will be signing autographs when the opening ceremony concludes.
Lighting of the Cauldron
The 2019 Summer Games will officially kick off as the torch enters the stadium and the cauldron is lit.
More information on Opening Ceremony coming soon.