The City of Kirksville will be hosting the Red, White and Blue Festival this weekend. The Kirksville Police Department would like everyone to take heed of the following no parking areas during certain times to accommodate the events. On Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 5:00 am to 12:00 pm there will be no parking on Franklin Street, from Missouri Street to Jefferson Street; Washington Street, between Franklin Street and Main Street; Elson Street, between Washington Street and McPherson Street; and in the Downtown Cinema 8 parking lot. This will allow for setup, the events to happen, then the cleanup. The City of Kirksville will also host a firework display at 9:30 pm on July 1, 2023, at the North Park Complex at 2710 N. Novinger St. Kirksville Police would like to make the public aware that Emmett Street, between Novinger Street and Lincoln Street, will be closed from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm to allow fire and emergency personnel to create a safety buffer zone near where the firework display will be discharged. There will be no parking or driving on this portion of Emmett Street during this time. Emmett Street, between Novinger Street and Lincoln Street, will be opened up at the conclusion of firework display. Kirksville Police will not be directing traffic on any of the streets around North Park at the conclusion of the fireworks display. Police ask that the public be patient and make plans for their safe exit after the event.