Parking to be restricted in some areas of Cape Girardeau for SEMO District Fair

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – Parking will be restricted in some areas of Cape Girardeau during the 2024 SEMO District Fair.

Cape Girardeau police will implement special traffic arrangements for the 2024 SEMO District Fair to ensure the smooth and safe flow of vehicles entering and exiting the Arena Park area.

“No Parking” signs will be placed around Arena Park on Friday, September 6 to restrict parking. The “No Parking” signs will be enforced beginning Saturday, September 7 at 6 a.m.

Any vehicles parked in a “No Parking” or “Restricted Parking” area will be towed away at the owner’s expense. A traffic ticket may also be issued.

On Friday, September 6, “No Parking” signs will be placed in Capaha Park, North West End Blvd. and Perry Ave. to restrict parking for the SEMO District Fair Parade on Saturday, September 7.

The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Capaha Park will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. Only vehicles actually used in the parade will be allowed inside the park.

Anyone delivering parade participants can drop them off at the intersection of West End Blvd. and Normal Street at the park entrance.

Parade entries must enter Capaha Park from Broadway and Perry.

No southbound traffic will be allowed at Perry and Dunklin.

Police say those who drive around barricades may be ticketed.

West End Blvd. will be closed between Broadway and Normal Streets at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 to allow the parade to form. Broadway west of West End Blvd. and Kingshighway between Broadway and Cape Rock Drive, and Kingshighway from Hopper to Kiwanis will be closed during the parade.

Parking at Police Headquarters (2530 Maria Louise Lane) and Municipal Court (2536 Maria Louise Lane) shall be for official police or court business only from September 7-14, 2023. Violators will be towed at the owner’s expense. A traffic ticket may be issued.