Cassandre Haygood, Conductor Tracy Garrett and choirs from around the Lake and Diocese are performing at The National Shrine of Mary. Mother of the Church! Join us for “One Nation Under God,” a celebration of 250 years of freedom, this June 26 from 6-9:30pm. Come enjoy songs, hymns, food trucks, games, historical vignettes, tributes to the armed forces and veterans, prayers for ourselves and our country, tethered hot air balloon rides and a balloon glow! Come hungry and ready to celebrate our great God and Country!
We hope you will join us!
“One Nation Under God” A celebration of 250 years of freedom
A FREE concert celebration open to everyone in the community.
Concert Celebration
The evening will feature “The Voice of an Angel,” Cassandre Haygood, Conductor Tracy Garrett and choral participants from around the Lake area and diocese. Interspersed will be historical vignettes, tributes to armed forces and veterans, and prayers for ourselves and our country.
Food Trucks
Various food truck from the area will be on-site to offer a variety of food and snacks.
Kid Games
There will be a variety of kids games and activities to participate in.
Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides
You can participate in an uplifting opportunity of riding in a Hot Air Balloon. Added fee & weather permitting.
Hot Air Balloon Glow
As darkness sets in, the evening will cumulate with a multi balloon glow colorfully lighting up the night sky - you won't want to miss it.
Event FAQS
Date and Time
The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church
176 Marian Drive Laurie , MO 65037
Friday June 26
From 6:00pm-9:30pm
The Food Trucks and Games start at 6:00pm.
The FREE outdoor concert will start at 7pm.
Tethered hot air balloon rides start at 7:30pm.
The evening will conclude with a hot air balloon glow on the hillside from 8:30-9:30pm.