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Council approves Tom Sawyer 150 parade and a 500‑drone light show for 2026 events
Summary
Council granted permits for a June 9, 2026 Tom Sawyer 150th anniversary parade and a June 6 drone show; the drone show will use 500 drones, include road and parking closures, and require a police presence for the safety perimeter.
The Hannibal City Council on July 15 approved a parade to mark the 150th anniversary of Tom Sawyer’s publication and separately approved a proposed lighted drone show to accompany the city’s 2026 events calendar.
Tricia O’Sheltree, director of tourism, told the council the Tom Sawyer parade will begin at 10 a.m. June 9, 2026, with lineup near 12th and Broadway and dispersal at North Street. The council approved the parade permit with a motion and voice vote.
O’Sheltree also requested approval for a lighted drone show on June 6, 2026, to mark the anniversary and the…
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