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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

Cape's holiday season kicks off downtown Nov. 27

Plus, the City Council votes Monday on a restaurant-tax plan.

The Daily Cape Girardeau team2 stories12 sources5 min read

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Downtown Cape sets its holiday kickoff for Nov. 27, with the 34th Parade of Lights Nov. 29

Downtown's holiday events run from Nov. 27 to Dec. 19

  1. Nov. 27Downtown Christmas tree lighting, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
  2. Nov. 28Small Business Saturday downtown
  3. Nov. 2934th annual Parade of Lights begins at 5 p.m.
  4. Dec. 4Downtown Holiday Open House, 4 to 9 p.m.
  5. Dec. 16-19Twinkle & Twirl on Fountain; advance registration required

Source: KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News

If you've been waiting for the holidays to hit downtown, circle Fri., Nov. 27. Inc. announced its holiday lineup: the Christmas tree lighting runs 5:30 to 7 p.m., Small Business Saturday follows Nov. 28, and the 34th annual Parade of Lights steps off Sun., Nov. 29, at 5 p.m.

This year's theme is "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," picked by parade chairs Kent and Vicki Zickfield of Zickfield's Jewelry & Gifts. Santa and Mrs. Claus are expected near the end. Entering a float? Decorate it with lights and play holiday music.

  • Parade starts: Broadway and West End Boulevard, heading east on Broadway
  • Parade ends: parking lot across from Hutson's Big Sandy Furniture
  • Judged: best theme, lighting, marching band and more
  • Parade questions: Claire Masterson, 573-334-8085

Before then, Cape Con takes over the Show Me Center Fri., Nov. 6, through Sun., Nov. 8, with tournament gaming, a maid café and a cosplay contest. The city's Fall Family Festival is Sun., Nov. 22, at Shawnee Park Center, according to a roundup of November events.

November's events build to the downtown kickoff Nov. 27-⁠29

Events from Cape Girardeau's November calendar

November 2026

  • Downtown holiday kickoff
  • Other November events

Cape Con Nov. 6-8, Nutcracker Nov. 11, The Next Level Nov. 14, Fall Family Festival Nov. 22

Sources: KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News, seMissourian

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Downtown holiday kickoffNov. 27–29
Other November eventsNov. 6–8, 11, 14 and 22

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High School Sports

Jackson cheerleading wins its third state title in four years

The Jackson Indians won the Class 6A Large state title on Oct. 24 with a final score of 81.7, 5.1 ahead of second place. It's their third state championship in four years. The Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association title is Jackson's first since 2024.

Jackson's state win came by a wide margin

81.7
final score in the Class 6A Large title win
5.1
points ahead of second place
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state titles in the last four years

Source: The Cash-Book Journal

Seniors Haidyn Wormington (backstop) and Bella Ivie (jumps) earned Class 6A All-State honors. Ivie, who was part of the title team after last year's miss, said the loss made this win mean more.

4all-state medals for senior Bella Ivie

Ivie finished her high school career a four-time all-state medalist and is now a three-time state champion.

Source: The Cash-Book Journal

“I think winning my junior year wouldn't have made this win as special without learning what it is to lose.”

Bella Ivie, Jackson senior
  • East Carter: first in Class 1A Large, fourth straight title
  • Kelly: second in Class 2A Small
  • Sikeston: second in Class 4A Small
  • Notre Dame: third in Class 2A Large
  • Cape Central: seventh in Class 4A Small

News Notes

Restaurant tax

Cape Girardeau City Council will vote Mon., Nov. 9 on whether to advance the Parks and Recreation Department's restaurant-tax proposal to voters or pause it while the hospitality industry pursues a broader tourism review. The special study session starts at 5 p.m. at City Hall. seMissourian

Opportunity Zones

Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development, Inc. announced Thursday that all six eligible nominated in Cape Girardeau have been approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0 status. That would expand the city's footprint from one designated tract to six, with new investment, housing and business growth expected starting in 2027. KFVS12

Fall Fair

The Cape Girardeau Public Library's second annual Fall Fair is Sat., Nov. 14, from noon to 3 p.m. at the library, 711 N. Clark Street. Look for games with prizes, crafts, a Diaper Dash, a Book Walk and a petting zoo from Oswald Appaloosa Horse Ranch. The event is mostly free, and the first 50 families get a free food voucher, limited to one per family. KFVS12KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News

Business expo

The Multicultural Business Development Alliance of Cape Girardeau will host its first Multicultural Business Expo and Dinner Sat., Nov. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Shawnee Park Center. Proceeds will benefit Launch U, an entrepreneurship program created with the Southeast Missouri State University Small Business Development Center. KBSI Fox 23 Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News

Cross country

Jackson, Notre Dame, Oak Ridge and Saxony Lutheran runners placed in the top 30 at districts and qualified for this weekend's state meets in Columbia. The Jackson boys and Saxony girls won district titles, and the Oak Ridge boys took second. The Cash-Book Journal

Four Jackson boys finished in the top 20 at the Class 5 District 1 Meet

RunnerPlaceTime
Carter Sander8th15:39
Chase Wendel9th15:41.3
Kenya Kelpe14th15:53.2
Nate Miesner19th16:18.1

Source: The Cash-Book Journal

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Picture cooking more than 300 pounds of ground beef and 500 pounds of pasta for one dinner. That's the prep behind Cape Parks and Rec's Spaghetti Day, which wrapped up its 21st year Thursday at the Arena Building. It's the biggest fundraiser of the year for youth sports, scholarships and Cape's parks. That's a lot of noodles.

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Daily Cape Girardeauto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Cape's holiday season kicks off downtown Nov. 27

Plus, the City Council votes Monday on a restaurant-tax plan.

The TLDR

  1. Downtown Cape sets tree lighting and Parade of Lights dates
  2. Jackson cheer wins its third state title in four years
  3. City Council votes Monday on a restaurant-tax plan
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